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This is Just The First Wave Of Change

Gena Haskett — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:19:41 -0600

But There is a little more to it than that. In this bridge time parents are going to share their culture, belief systems and their educational input. And they should. They must. Please talk to your kids.

It is just that the little darlings are going to be able to find original source material or intentional dis-information and presented to you as contradiction to what you told them.

How will you explain the contradictions, nuance, generational differences in thought or the evolution of ideas over time? It isn't just the tools - it is and will be a change in how we present information and education.

Are 20th Century parents prepared for 21st century teens? This is gonna be fascinating to watch.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

I am shocked at all the changes!

ThePrudentPatron — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:23:22 -0600

I am shocked how much technology in the classroom has changed in just the last two years. My 4th grade daughter needed a flash drive as one of her school supplies this year! She does not bring home any textbooks anymore. If she needs one for an assignment, she acesses it on-line! The biggest change of all: All parent- teacher, parent-coach, parent-school communication is done through email and school or team websites! I feel fortunate that I have a decent undersanding of technology so that I at least know what it going on in my daughter's academic life. I have so many friends who have been lost in the shuffle. It is no longer a choice anymore whether or not you have a personal computer or email if your children attend public school. You both will be missing out if you don't.

Brittany at theprudentpatron.blogspot.com

Technology is here and a

vodkamom — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:37:46 -0600

Technology is here and a deep part of all our lives. We all need to learn how to use it properly and effectively.......

Because I used to work at Planned Parenthood

Devra Renner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:07 -0600

I really want to put a condom on that thing.

But in all seriousness, I agree with you, that having the technology is not the same thing as understanding it and the circumstances and context of its use. And they need the humans in their lives to help them learn that stuff.

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Because I used to work at Planned Parenthood

Devra Renner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:05 -0600

I really want to put a condom on that thing.

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Natives? Maybe-but they still need to learn to speak the lang.

TW — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:02:18 -0600

Don't mistake the fact that our children may be digital natives-but just like natives in Japan learn Japanese and natives in France learn French-through years of modeling, parenting, teaching and experiencing the language-our children need that education too. I think a lot of parents just presume their kids know these things because they aren't afraid to use them.

The tech in the classroom-well the only tech issue I have in the class room is that the middle school students have a digital projection unit in each classroom which is...phallic, especially when you spend the day swimming through the hormone thick air of middle school. Note the bad...sorry about that, photos are NOT my tech skill, photo below. The side view...even more so.

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Technology in the classroom

Vered — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:01 -0600

How can anyone object to it? Technology is not just the present, it's also the future. I wish they had more technology when I was a kid. I was bored to death at school 80% of the time and I'm sure technology would have helped.

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Astrology/Myers Briggs

Honeybeast — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:28:03 -0500

I was fascinated by both when younger and convinced I could get them to correlate exactly (12 main types in 4 categories). As an ENTP Gemini, it worked for me. How does your M/B correlate to Scorpio, AV?

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Lisa Stone — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:40:51 -0500

"Sparkly." Humorous but clear. So I kept him. Great post Anaiis, thank you!

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My sentiments exactly

MommyWriter — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:31:15 -0500

If one blogging lesson is for sure, commenting is key. LOL. As you read in my blog. That's how I get 90% - 100% of my traffic I think. Maybe I should do a survey?

I agree with keeping posts fairly brief, I think it's a very difficult thing to hold most peopl's interest for more than a few paragraphs, and I's rather be fairly certain that people will read the whole post. I don't post on a daily basis AT ALL. Even though I tell myself to post daily so that in the end I will post a few times a week. On my blog I don't "sell" anything. But I have chosen a clear niche. Which is working out well for me. I do try to deliver quality reading every time I post.

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Thank You, Maria

Megan Smith — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:47:14 -0500

Gina is doing some great work, and it was such a pleasure to be with a group of bright and enthusiastic internet professionals.

And I look forward to seeing you there next year!

Megan
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Incredible coverage

Maria Niles — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:59:56 -0500

OK - finally caught up on your coverage of BWB, Megan! While I am totally jealous that you got to cover this conference, I deeply appreciate the fabulous work you've done to help us all experience the event vicariously.

Gina and her work are impressive. I love how it sounds like she's created a space for learning, community, friendship and respect to all come together. It makes perfect sense that BlogHer would support such an event.

I really hope to be there next year. Third year, three's a charm... right?

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Thank You Ladies!

Megan Smith — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:44:59 -0500

Hi Nordette, Suzanne and Candelaria,

I'm very glad you liked getting to know Gina better.

It was my pleasure to bring you a bit more insight about her.

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She's Something Else!

Megan Smith — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:08:16 -0500

She's something else, isn't she?

It was great finally meeting her in person.

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