Category Archives: and proof.

What might really help?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

I remember when the concept of distance education was being discussed in graduate school only from the potential to aid students in rural areas or students who might not otherwise have had access to teachers.  Many an hour was spent … Continue reading →

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A “disciplined” mind…(connotations and denotations)..

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Reading and rereading I am going to borrow from Howard Gardner’s The Disciplined Mind (1999) and share the following ” An individual understands a concept, skills, theory. or domain of knowledge to the extent that he or she can apply … Continue reading →

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Sound and light shows

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Given the flooding that recently hit the east coast I now realize that the storm I was listening to and seeing flash across my otherwise calm skies managed to leave a great deal of damage in its wake.  This note … Continue reading →

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I do not like my computer right now-

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

I confess: I find some activities super energizing and others just plain tiresome.  I am constantly trying to “love” learning more about the inner workings of this machine, but know I am not going to become a “techie” any day … Continue reading →

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On the need to clarify –

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I keep this page amongst other pages in a simple file folder for students and parents of students to read. I do not know who to attribute the original work to- any ideas? thank you as always, best regards, Please … Continue reading →

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fingerprints

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Almost every article that I have read lately states we are supposed to be “authentic” and these readings have left me confused…are the writers suggesting that “authentic ” is a NEW concept? I tell students that as they find their … Continue reading →

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