Archive for October, 2005

Daily Update — October 26, 2005

Here’s our take on news that matters for Wednesday, October 26. Today’s theme is signs of future times. There are definitely a number of signs our there trying to point us towards some possible futures. Here’s out take on a few of them. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 26, 2005′

Daily Update — October 25, 2005

Here’s our take on news that matters for Tuesday, October 25. The theme for today seems to be related to security. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 25, 2005′

Daily Update — October 24, 2005

Here’s our take on news that matters for Monday, October 24. Today, we take a look at interesting news of the present and future. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 24, 2005′

He Said She Said — The Matrix and the Value of Copies

(This is a text summary of the He Said She Said podcast from October 21, 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 Wednesday and Friday on Xplana Radio.) Continue reading ‘He Said She Said — The Matrix and the Value of Copies’

Daily Update — October 21, 2005

First, here’s our take on news that matters for Friday, October 21. Today, we take a look at interesting news of the present and future. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 21, 2005′

He Said She Said — The Tyranny of the LMS

(This is a text summary of the He Said She Said podcast from October 20, 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 Wednesday and Friday on Xplana Radio.) Continue reading ‘He Said She Said — The Tyranny of the LMS’

Daily Update — October 20, 2005

Surprise! That’s what we thought when we read the following news items. “Wow! Who would’ve thought?” (besides, of course, anyone capable of rational thought). And yet, all of these items are reported with tongue not in cheek, like there is a startling revelation involved. Go figure. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 20, 2005′

Daily Update — October 19, 2005

Here’s our take on news that matters for Wednesday, October 19. It’s funny what a difference a day can make. Only yesterday we were talking about things in small packages. Well, today the news goes in the opposite direction. The theme for Wednesday is expansion. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 19, 2005′

Navigating Down the Education Canal — The Importance of Relationships in Learning

I remember being in elementary school and going to music class twice a week. I was one of those kids who actually liked singing songs like “B-I-N-G-O” and that Doris Day classic “Que sera.” But my all-time favorite was “The Erie Canal.” I especially liked the part going from Albany to Buffalo, and always knowing your neighbor and always knowing your pal. Of course, I was just a kid in Texas and had no idea where those two cities even were, but there was a coolness in the sound of their names and that stuck with me over the years. Continue reading ‘Navigating Down the Education Canal — The Importance of Relationships in Learning’

Daily Update — October 18, 2005

First, here’s our take on news that matters for Tuesday. In a nutshell, the overarching theme is one of things in small packages. Continue reading ‘Daily Update — October 18, 2005′