I Guess It’s the Thought that Counts
It’s my birthday! (“Hooray!” the voice in my head screams in the absence of any acknowledgement from actual humans.) I love love love my two …
Skip the 600 Words. Write the Review First!
My articles in District Administration Magazine and The Pulse: Education’s Place for Debate often elicit strong letters from readers, but today’s mailbag reached a new …
Bookstore Adventures – Part 1
I just returned home from one of the major book superstores near my home. While waiting to pay for a boxed-set of Flat Stanley books …
Studying? Cheating? Why Both Represent the Status Quo
David Warlick wrote a blog this past weekend, Games • Learning • Society [classroom strategy guides?], in which he discussed gaming, the use of cheat …
Wikipedia’s Numero Uno Editor
Smith Magazine (whatever the hell that is) has a really interesting story about Richard Farmbrough of Stamford, England. The Wizard of Wiki is an interview …
What’s a computer game?
It’s always kinda weird and creepy when adults, particularly academics, talk about computer games. It’s a bit like your grandparents saying, “groovy.” That said, your …
Gary Stager’s Presentations at NECC 2007 in Atlanta
The National Educational Computing Conference is always busy for me and this year is no exception.In addition to keynoting the Constructivist Celebration on June 24th …
My partial response to the OLPC discussion on Will Richardson’s Blog
Will Richardson led a discussion of the One Laptop Per Child ($100) initiative, aka: the $100 Laptop, on his blog, http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/one-laptop-per-child14-billion-on-easter/ Here are a few …
Welcome to PDS
I’m having a great time here in Poughkeepsie, NY. Wish you were here! -=Gary Check out:
What are the rules of engagement in the world of Web 2.0?
Joel Stein wrote a hilarious and provocative op-ed piece in today’s Los Angeles Times. It raises important issues regarding the nature of creator and audience …