Category Archives: Technology

Devices Yes, But Which Device

If you have followed my blog you know I support digital education. Education of twenty-first century students requires some amount of digital instruction though the degree is evolving and ultimately must be left to discretion of teachers. I firmly believe … Continue reading

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Digital Technology Will Benefit Students of Lower Income Families

Some citizens in Oak Ridge and some running for Board of Education have questioned the use of digital devices and technology by implying such uses would place an undue burden on the poor. While I can see this argument, I … Continue reading

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“We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”

The dust has not yet settled from the shoes of Dr. Borchers’ proposed 1:1 device initiative.  I certainly do not want to put those shoes back on, not now.  Yet we cannot ignore that our children, and those of America, … Continue reading

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Maryville: Already Raising the Bar

Last September the Maryville City Schools began their journey into the twenty-first century classroom though their iReach program. The following was copied from Maryville’s website. Maryville City Schools has embarked on an extraordinary journey to capture a vision that will … Continue reading

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