http://educationalparadigms.com Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:54:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ben Grey raises one of the most fundamental questions regarding our present situation: What are we doing for students accomplishing their most amazing feats of education outside the education system? Information has become decentralized. It is no longer "owned". Here are two examples of how information used to ... http://educationalparadigms.com/?p=298 As further clarification and to elaborate on the previous blog post, I offer this post: Some relevant background information: 1- I've been teaching students (to read) music for 19+ years. It's the primary thing that I do for a living. 2- I do this within the context of a public school system 3- I am ... http://educationalparadigms.com/?p=282 Music Education is traditionally thought of in terms of General Music, Band and Chorus. But, except in a few schools, the vast majority of students are not enrolled in Band and Chorus. So, how should we teach music to everyone else? Should reading music be a priority? Notating music? Are these, ... http://educationalparadigms.com/?p=278 [ad#post-ad] from coolcatteacher 1-Cell Phones Can Save Us Money They are NEARLY ubiquitous and can alleviate some of the strain and cost of our infrastructure. 2-Cell Phones Can Help Students Be More Organized Most students WILL NOT carry a paper planner. We need to integrate their cell phones and/or iTouch devices as their planner ... http://educationalparadigms.com/?p=275 The difference between libraries and schools from the perspective of net caster Mac Davis. He echoes John Taylor Gotto in much of what he says. The video is not excellent quality but Mac's points are well worth heeding. Indeed, as this blog continues to point out there ... http://educationalparadigms.com/?p=274