The Future of Education through Custom Programs

I already use an ACTIVboard in my music classroom in Cincinnati, Ohio and love it! It allows me to easily and effectively create custom lessons in minutes. It provides so many tools to integrate multi-media into presentations and students work. This new system, code-named GRAVA by Microsoft, would hopefully take this a step further. I envision custom-made educational programs that teachers can design quickly for their students, edit on the spot, and make easily available for other teachers. It would allow for easy peer review. It would seem like the idea of wiki and open source taken to another level. Teachers could share, promote and change programs at will. Of course, the drive for profits will provide an interesting twist. Read below.eSchool News online - Microsoft previews new development tools

Using a Wiki as a Instructional Strategy

I've started using wikis to give my students "homework" that engages them in a more social way. They love it! They talk about their wiki and are proud to tell me they are working on it. I think they like having a site that they need a password to enter. The were especially excited to develop their very own sports wiki. I see a great future for an online "newspaper" that can be peer edited. The possibilities are endless.

Google and the Future of Information- Books

Unbelievably, this article(click here) suggests trouble for Google in the future. It reveals Google's plan to digitize the world's books and make them available for everyone, seemingly circumventing copyright. What do you think?

Wireless Tech - LG's PRADA Phone Rivals Apple iPhone

Wireless Tech - LG's PRADA Phone Rivals Apple iPhone
Come on!

Faster than the Speed of Light?

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Really?

Ray Kurzweil on Technology's Exponential Rate of Change- and What It Means for Schools

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Never heard of Ray Kurzweil. Well... you're missing out. He has a unique and compelling view of the future. Check out this video relating to education.

ACTIVStudio in California Classrooms

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The article above describes a whole school district in California that has installed ACTIVboards in their math classrooms.
I use this technology at my school, and love it. If you're interested in knowing more, let me know.