My dad had a stroke a couple of years back and, while he has recovered well, he still struggles with some motor and speaking functions. At first it was particularly hard for him to regain a sense of independence and autonomy. One of my brothers realized that this was actually the perfect time to transition my dad into the world of computers and to teach him how to pay bills online and send e-mail. Although he could type with only one hand, we figured that learning and using basic computer skills could help him compensate for some some of his physical struggles. Continue reading ‘Lone Star Learning — oyakudachi’
Archive for March, 2006
Here’s a summary of ideas and conversations from the edublogging community that have captured our attention in the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Edublogging Update — March 27, 2006′
Here’s our take on news that matters for Monday, March 27. Today’s theme is guilty pleasures , and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Tech Trends — March 27, 2006′
This is Rob Reynolds’ weekly assessment of events related to technology, education, and culture. This week’s recap touches on Microsoft’s software delays, the Game Developers Conference, and media news from AOL, Sling Media, and theater operators. Rob also discusses product news from Dell, Yahoo!, iRex, and ajaxWrite. The past week’s hot memes in the edublogging space included the ongoing tussle between Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica, digital storytelling, and high-stakes testing. This podcast concludes with a mention of the recent Time Magazine article on the new multitasking generation. Continue reading ‘What’s Up and What Matters — March 26, 2006′
One of the things I love about air travel is the mystery that surrounds it. Now, I know that there is something going on behind those sacred cockpit doors. Rumors and TV shows tell me that the pilots actually guide the plane through the air and, with advanced knowledge and instrumentation, get us from one place to another. Continue reading ‘Lone Star Learning — All Hail the Teachers Guild!’
Here’s a summary of ideas and conversations from the edublogging community that have captured our attention in the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Edublogging Update — March 24, 2006′
Here’s our take on news that matters for Friday, March 24. Today’s theme is it’s not what it seems , and here are a some links to headlines about technology that is changing the way we live and learn. Continue reading ‘Tech Trends — March 24, 2006′
A recent article in Time Magazine pointed out that most kids today are completely wired. And, while my generation spends about the same time as we always have on electronic things, we tend to multi-task as we do so. I can watch television, talk on the phone, instant message, and sometimes read a book all at the same time. Contrary to popular adult opinion, however, not all children and teenagers do this. But it is fairly common. Continue reading ‘Students on Student Technology — Multitasking Kids and Some Tips for IMing’
My mother, God rest her soul, always did love a good cause. And, after reading the latest Time Magazine, I got fired up enough to follow in her footsteps. I stopped reading my blogs long enough to write a big Lone Star Learning salute to that fine American magazine. Here’s a copy of the letter I sent them. Continue reading ‘Lone Star Learning — If You Don’t Stop Multitasking You’ll Go Blind!’
Here’s a summary of ideas and conversations from the edublogging community that have captured our attention in the past 48 hours. Continue reading ‘Daily Edublogging Update — March 23, 2006′
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