Category Archives: Technology

Pilot Programs

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Mike

The Idaho Statesman, 3-23-2012, reported on the “technological revolution” at Eagle Elementary in the Meridian, Idaho, school district. The district used federal funds to purchase 43 iPads and 130 iPod Touches. Parent groups raised money for another 17 iPads. Each … Continue reading →

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Math and Science

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mike

I am listening to NPR’s Science Friday. The panel of experts is discussing and bemoaning how few of today’s youth pursue science in high school, college, and beyond. This is nothing new. The experts were discussing and bemoaning the same … Continue reading →

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A Shining Example (?)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mike

A friend recently sent me this link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/education/mooresville-school-district-a-laptop-success-story.html?_r=2&emc=eta1 Fascinating if true, I thought. I read something like this and think “If only Herb Grosdidier could have had access to this technology in 1968.”  Herb, as I’m sure you all know … Continue reading →

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