Look Both Ways

Linda Criddle was the guest on the WOW chat tonight.  She has written a book called Look Both Ways: Get Smart About Internet Safefy.  Her philosophy is not to scare kids into being safe on-line.  Instead, they need to LEARN safe on-line practices.  The WOW chat was lively and thought-provoking.  Linda's book is available for purchase from any book store (2 chapters are available on the web site provided above).

Dr. Hamilton Presenting at Laptop Institute Conference

Dr. Hamilton, Superintendent for Walled Lake Schools in Michigan (the district I work for), is presenting at the Laptop Institute Conference in Memphis.  Wish I could be there!  He will talk about 1:1 research, and its implications for modeling a collaboratiave, process-oriented, student-centered learning environment.  Dr. Hamilton understands the importance of administrative leadership, teacher leadership, technology support, and instructional support for 1:1 initiatives.  Walled Lake has had a 1:1 laptop program since 1999.

A Week Without Internet

 

I didn't think there were such places in the USA... NO INTERNET!  I traveled with my family to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.  It was a relaxing and fun vacation.  This photo was taken from the balcony of our condo.  We golfed almost every day, toured a awesome cave in Blanchard Springs, and visited the Clinton Presidential Library/Museum.  I've been back home (in Michigan) for two days and finally have read all the e-mails and am almost caught up on reading my favorite blogs!  Next on the agenda is listening to NECC podcasts and browsing the on-line handouts...and maybe some shopping.