Archive for August, 2005

Xplana Favorites

Here is a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Xplana Favorites’

Going the Way of Doe Doe Park

(Editor’s Note — We normally run our He Said She Said feature on Tuesdays and Thursdays but, due to logistical issues, those posts will be delayed until the end of this week. Sorry for any inconvenience.) Continue reading ‘Going the Way of Doe Doe Park’

Xplana Favorites

Here is a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Xplana Favorites’

Learning by Osmosis

It’s a funny thing. My son and I were talking on the way to see a movie recently, and we were having one of those really delightful conversations that you get to have as your children get older and have the ability to think and talk for themselves. Right before we arrived, he suddenly asked me about the Cold War. You see, he had started reading a new young adult novel series and the protagonist had gained all of his spy training during the 70’s and early 80’s, during the Cold War. Continue reading ‘Learning by Osmosis’

Xplana Favorites

Here is a recap of our favorite posts from the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Xplana Favorites’

Daily Tribute

Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’

Who’s Responsible for Rising Textbook Prices?

(This is a text summary of the He Said She Said podcast from August 25, 2005. This is a bi-weekly podcast that deals with a wide range of topic on Education and Educational Technology. The show’s host is Rob Reynolds and he is joined by Susan Smith Nash. The He Said She Said podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday on Xplana Radio. Note: This text differs from the podcast and is not a transcript. Please be sure to listen to the podcast! P. S. — Sorry for the quality of this recording in some places. We had a less-than-desirable connection.) Continue reading ‘Who’s Responsible for Rising Textbook Prices?’

Daily Tribute

Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’

Nerds, Geeks, and the Power of Spontaneous Groups

It’s the end of Band Camp and my kids have invited me to their end-of-week demonstration for the parents. I’m lucky enough to have two kids in the band so I figure, at the very least, I’ll be eligible for two free meal tickets at the get together. Continue reading ‘Nerds, Geeks, and the Power of Spontaneous Groups’

Daily Tribute

Here is a recap of significant posts in the edublogging community from the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Tribute’