Reading (and Reflection) Inspires Good Teaching

I like that Starbucks aims to enlighten and entertain by including on their cups the ‘The Way I See It” series. Aside from the pleasure of a good, strong hot cup of coffee, it’s fun to read these pithy statements–some of which stimulate genuine reflection. Today’s cup began: “People don’t read enough. And [...]

Fear of the Internet Stifles Learning In Schools

I believe that fear of the Internet by parents, administrators and school boards is blocking the opportunity for real learning to take place in schools. Most school districts have Internet use policies in place. These policies, however, are restrictive and punitive. Very few Internet policies in school districts encourage the use of the Internet as [...]