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Monthly Archives June 2004

Web Stability

We offer a database of the online resources we encounter in our activities. There are approximately 550 links in our collection. Approximately twice a year I go through the entire collection to search for dead links. I have taken to keeping track of he number of links that do not function and I am unable [...]

Posted 29 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) °

Shape Shifting Portfolio People

James Gee is becoming one of my favorite writers (see previous posts about Gee’s analysis of computer games). I recently read his chapter “Millennials and bobos, Blue’s Clues and Sesame Street: A story for our times” in Adolescents and literacies in a digital world (Edited by Alvermann, 2004). I would describe this chapter as an [...]

Posted 29 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) °

Porn Law Unconstitutional

Wired News reports that the Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a law blocking companies that appear to offer porn to children. The basis for this decision was the first amendment. My concern is that this situation will invite even tighter access controls by schools. Additional Washington Post Analysis

Posted 29 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) °

Lewis and Clark

For you history fans: The University Libraries of the University of Cincinnati are taking responsibility for “Lewis and Clark: A Journey.” You may want to follow the expedition by following daily accounts or examine other links available at the site.

Posted 28 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) °

NECC ’04 Finale

Back home again with lots to think about. For those interested in the field, I would suggest that you explore the convention papers and view video of some of the major presentations (archived presentations available July 7 through December).

Posted 27 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Generational Changes?

Put this in the category of “I don’t know for certain, but I don’t think so.” I have been to a number of presentations now in which “visionaries” describe today’s students as “different” than we are/were. I agree. Students are supposedly bored by today’s classrooms and today’s learning experiences. Again, I agree or at least [...]

Posted 25 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) °

“Meta” Blogging

If you think about your own thinking, you are engaged in “metacognition.” What would you be doing if you blog about blogging? NECC has become the focus of multiple bloggers and has taken the trouble to integrate some of this work through a centralized blog – EdWebBlogs. And, yes, entries from this blog were included. [...]

Posted 23 June 2004 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: