An archived stack of papers: July 2006

Definitions: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Jul
  • 31
  • 2006

Where is the value in being on a first name basis with William Shakespeare today? Is it important for a painter to be familiar with Schrodinger’s cat? E.D. Hirsch wrote an essay on the theory behind his cultural literacy dictionary in which he states: “achieving high universal literacy ought to be a primary focus of educational reform in this... read more

Stop DOPA

In a stack of papers called Legislation.

  • Jul
  • 28
  • 2006

We all want to Delete Online Predators, don’t we? Don’t let the title of the bill deceive you. People are paid big bucks to craft just the right title, regardless of truth in advertising (No Child Left Behind sound familiar?). HR 5319, the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA), seeks to keep students away from... read more

Preface: Cultural Literacy Redefined

In a stack of papers called Reading.

  • Jul
  • 27
  • 2006

Trent, this series is for and because of you. You’ll see why in the next entry if you don’t already see where I’m going. To others, given the six5guy mission statement (on the left sidebar of the site), I’m happy that he found my site worth reading and worth making note of to his readers. Take a look at his... read more

Everything Bad Is Teaching You

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Jul
  • 23
  • 2006

Steven Johnson’s Everything Bad Is Good For You (check out the NY Times 5-page adaptation of the book) makes a compelling case for the increasing complexity of popular culture. And even if what he discusses is not truly happening in pop culture, his ideas show a way to promote more... read more

NECC: Day Three

In a stack of papers called Technology.

  • Jul
  • 07
  • 2006

Starbucks count: a total of 12 and I’m not covering very much of the city. “Meet me by the Starbucks” has as little meaning in downtown San Diego as in downtown San Francisco or downtown Portland.

Leslie Fisher started my day with her workshop ... read more

NECC: Day Two – The Afternoon

In a stack of papers called Technology.

  • Jul
  • 06
  • 2006

Twice in one day, this is a Thoughts On Teaching first! You know this is worth reading.

I sat down to my first afternoon session with high hopes, ones that were met by a high-energy presenter (much like yesterday’s... read more

NECC: Day Two

In a stack of papers called Technology.

  • Jul
  • 06
  • 2006

Starbucks count: 9, with 4 of them inside the convention center and 3 of them on the same floor. This convention center is a big place, but gimme a break.

We had dinner at Royal Thai last night. I grabbed my usual coffee drink (double Americano) and an almond croissant from St. Tropez. Both are close to the... read more

NECC: Day One

In a stack of papers called Technology.

  • Jul
  • 05
  • 2006

The day started with an AFI session, AFI Screen Education Center: Digital Filmmaking in the Core Curriculum. This began with a fairly unnecessary speech about why we were all there, an explanation that’s not needed by a group of people willing to show up... read more

Getting Ready To NECC

In a stack of papers called Technology.

  • Jul
  • 01
  • 2006

Through my Next Vista connection, I’ll be a co-presenter at this year’s NECC. Stop by our poster session, “Creating a Free, Online Library of Video Resources for Everyone,” on either ... read more