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Entries from February 8, 2008

Overwhelmed? …Glad it’s Friday!

February 8, 2008 · No Comments · Education, technology

As I was sitting at my desk – staring at my screen – I began to feel a bit overwhelmed. Open was my twitter, skype and netvibes (my current feedreader). I have found lately that skype and twitter have pushed blogs (including my own) to the background. Like our kids, I like the immediacy of [...]

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Connected to the Top of the Earth…

February 8, 2008 · No Comments · Education, flat class, technology

Breaking down the walls of the classroom and having students connect with the world is one of the powerful learning opportunities afforded by Web 2.0. Fredericton native Brian Jones is taking his concern for the environment and for student learning to a whole new level in a couple of months when he embarks on a [...]

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