Designing Learning Technology

Wed, 28 Aug 2002

Radio post #101
By now, most everyone knows Mac OS X 10.2 is out. But it was pretty funny to hear a story on NPR yesterday about the demise of the 'happy mac' startup icon. (Update: it didn't take long for someone to figure out how to bring the icon back.)

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Radio post #100
Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) has just released the newest report in a series based on the 2000 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education. The report--Trends from 1977 to 2000--focuses on trends in science and mathematics education, in most cases between 1993 and 2000, but in some instances dating back to 1977 or 1985. Areas addressed include: teacher backgrounds and beliefs, teachers as professionals, science and mathematics courses, instructional objectives and activities, instructional resources, and factors affecting instruction.

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Mon, 12 Aug 2002

Radio post #99
The NY Times reports on why web-based peer-reviewed journals may be poised for a breakthrough.

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Radio post #98
Technology Source is hosting several live web events this month covering topics such as Britian e-Learning Centre, online music instruction, and faculty development. Participation is free, and a full list of times and topics is available.

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Radio post #97
From Federal Computer Week: K12NECTS, which stands for K-12 Networking Education Community Teachers and Students, is a three-year experiment to test how handheld devices can be integrated into the curriculum. The district expects to have an instructional model developed by 2005 that other schools can follow.

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