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Programming, along with Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic – start NOW

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Karl

Matt Ruzicka wonders what could have happened if his school was visited by someone who shared how programming has less to do with something he could learn in college, and more to do with what he was actually doing in … Continue reading →

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Beginner’s Eyes: on storytelling and growth

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Karl

John D. Cook, in a short, poetic post, describes how experts end up where they started, as beginners, and why, in his blog post “Coming full circle”. A few folks in his comments thread make the connection with Zen’s concept … Continue reading →

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Programming, Math, and Computational Thinking: on education

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Karl

Actually, this post will feature a few reads and resources for you that are part of a theme – the need to change K-12 education to face the realities of today and tomorrow, instead of preparing them for a world … Continue reading →

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On Making and Working Towards Big Things: on innovation

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Karl

Wondering why we’re living in an age of ever increasing decreased expectations? You are not alone. Author Neal Stephenson wrote a thought provoking must read for World Policy Institute titled, “Innovation Starvation”: The imperative to develop new technologies and implement … Continue reading →

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A Mathematician’s Lament: on education

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Karl

Paul Lockhart wrote an accessible read on what is wrong with math education and the popular perception of math that is reinforced in culture that has been shared on the Web in quite a few corners. It deserves a wider … Continue reading →

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The history and background of Processing

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Karl

Vimeo: Eyeo Festival: “Ben Fry & Casey Reas – Eyeo Festival 2011″ A short presentation where they give the background and insight into the future of a tool that has empowered artists, programmers, journalists, and story tellers in the same … Continue reading →

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Program or be Programmed at Webvisions 2011

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Karl

Programming, along with critical thinking skills, should be taught in K-12 along side reading, writing and arithmetic. Douglas Rushkoff has been making the case, not for jobs, or for just economic concerns, but for a healthy society. Webvisions 2011: “Douglas … Continue reading →

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“Kids are amazing” (child-driven education TED talk)

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Karl

Via Bryan Yurasits who adds, “Kids are amazing”, is a great TED talk from Sugarta Mitra: TED.com: “Sugata Mitra: The child-driven education”:

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Wanna give your kids a head start?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Karl

Help them play (Slate): “Adults often assume that most learning is the result of teaching and that exploratory, spontaneous learning is unusual. But actually, spontaneous learning is more fundamental. It’s this kind of learning, in fact, that allows kids to … Continue reading →

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Play to teach self-control

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Karl

NYTimes: “Can the Right Kinds of Play Teach Self-Control? “ NPR.org: “Creative Play Makes for Kids in Control” Do you encourage play time with your children along these lines or have them involved in a preschool that operates with a … Continue reading →

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