Autonomy

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Shiny Lights, Video Surveillance and the False Dichotomy of Teaching

Posted by Jamie Steckart ⋅ July 9, 2011 ⋅ 3 Comments

Let me say this at the front of this post. Not only do I like technology, I love technology and have considered myself an early adopter of its use. I had my first computer,[1] which I paid for with money I saved from delivering papers on my bike every morning at 6 am. Come rain … Continue reading »

Lessons Learned from MAAP 2011

Posted by Jamie Steckart ⋅ March 2, 2011 ⋅ 9 Comments

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, people in the America lived on small farms in a self-sustaining fashion. They rose in the morning struggled for existence and made their way through life. But best evidence points that over 90% of the population was highly literate. Compulsory school laws were few and non-existent. The first U.S. law was enacted in 1852 … Continue reading »

One Word-Autonomy

Posted by Adam Burk ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 19 Comments

This week we are asking “what must we do to transform schools into places of authentic, democratic learning?” From this we will compile are “Must Do’s List.” I brought this question to my mentor and his answer has stuck with me, “autonomy.” I think Aaron will like this idea as he fends off his trend-crazy … Continue reading »