Data from a Speak Up survey last fall shows a gap between what students and parents expect for technology use in eduction, and the school administrative policies that restrict such use.
e-Tarzan, url Jane
After a few years of curating some interesting links on women in technology, it is time to hit “Publish.”
The Miracle of Space Flight
Louis CK should be proud of the people paying attention to Discovery’s final shuttle launch.
Closing Open Tabs
What to do when I have too many things to read? Gain closure (literally) by doing a link post.
Make It So
The real world establishes the paradigm that science fiction then extends. Authors Nathan Shedroff and Chris Noessel are working on a book to explore that design relationship.
Gaining Fluency in Online Courses
A big perk for this storm-induced switch to an online class is that we got to deviate from the protocols stated in the syllabus. The good and bad of trying something new each brought experience.
Disaster in a connected society
A tip on how to deal with the storm and aftermath of Hurricane Gustav this week: Join Twitter.