Saturday, February 11, 2006

Thinking in a new way

The one thing about spending time with David Warlick is that within a few minutes you will be thinking in new ways. David did a terrific job of working with our district folk yesterday. I saw the faces of people go through many emotions yesterday, but the common one was the deep thinking look. As David taught and challenged our district I could see a lot nodding heads as well. This will get our new round of technology planning off to flying start.

Thursday, February 09, 2006

A Great Dinner

I had the opportunity to dine with David Warlick this evening. He is working with our district tomorrow. It is so refreshing to hear a progressive voice. Whenever I listen to David the thought keeps running through my mind, What is it going to take to really make changes in public education? What is it that will really prepare my children for the flat world? Can it be done within the confines of the current system. I am afraid I know the answer. I think I can help my children through the system by adding to what they are getting in the system, but what about all of the rest of the kids. Who is going to do it for them, if not their teachers?
I am really interested to see the reaction to the message David will share tomorrow.

Saturday, February 04, 2006

The Educational Mac Podcast #28-Feb 4, 2006

Show Notes
One Year of the Educational Mac
It's been over a month! Where has the time gone?
The blog is active again at theeducationalmac.com
Where is the time going?
Rehash of Apple's Macworld announcements
Apple moves into #1 spot in education in Western Europe
iLife '06 Reviews Rollout
Learn to Podcast series
Educational Technology Conferences-UCET
My new best desktop friend–StickyWindows
FreeMacBlog and FreeMacWare
Preview of next show
See You in a Few!

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Here We Go Again

I have been waiting for the Fantastico installer to update to Wordpress 2.0 and here it is. I am going to start posting here again on a regular basis. I even remember why I was waiting. One click import from the Blogger version. All new postings will be continue to be cross posted here and at http://theeducationalmac.com. I am still working on a new podcast. Hopefully by this weekend.
See You in a Few!