A couple of thoughts about integrating technology into classrooms and curriculums. These are somewhat off the cuff, so forgive me if they’re a bit rambling. Transparency: When thinking about using technology to enhance teaching and learning, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest thing–the nifty web application, software or hardware device–and think that …
Monthly Archive: November 2009
Nov
20
6 keys to creating confidence in your leadership
According to an annual report (pdf file), Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership has identified six factors that inspired confidence in leaders in 2009: Trust Competence Working for the greater good of society Shared values Results Being in touch The National Leadership Index survey also analyses people’s feelings about leadership in the following six …
Nov
20
Teaching off the cuff
In the future, teaching will be more about coordinating and less about planning. Why am I passionate about Web 2.0 technologies? Because of what’s possible beyond what you may have planned for. Check out a great example of this happening here and here.
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