Jul

21

Technology vs. Education?

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In my own mind, technology is a support player to good classroom teaching.  It is simply a powerful tool that, when placed in the hands of a great teacher, will help increase learning and achievement.  However, in recent years, there are a growing number of critics who feel that technology is not being used properly [...]

Jul

15

Wiimote Interactive Whiteboard

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I’ve always been disappointed by how much software companies charge education.  Sometimes, you find great software at a reasonable price, but other times you don’t.  One area that comes to mind here is in the area of Interactive Whiteboards.  Leading companies like SmartBoard and Promethean charge thousands of dollars for a single installation.  So it [...]