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Welcome to the World of Probability
Originally published in the September 2000 issue of Australia’s Hotsource online newsletter Now that most of you can be considered advanced beginners in using MicroWorlds, …
The Flip Side of Logo Maths
Originally published in the September 2000 issue of Australia’s Hotsource online newsletter LogoWriter and MicroWorlds have done so much for interdisciplinary projects that it is …
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On Learning Ideas and Clip Art
Originally published in the September 2000 issue of Australia’s Hotsource online newsletter I recently attended the American Association of School Administrators Conference. The wares being …
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Every Kid a Publisher
Originally published in the Dec 1999 / Jan 2000 of Australia’s Hotsource online newsletter Cable television, specialty publications and the Internet have seen the rise …
Back-to-School Night: America’s Annual Torture Convention
I used to refer to Back-to-School Night at my kids’ schools as “The Night of 1,000 Columns,” because of the comical inspiration provided by each …
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What Makes People Want to Play Rock Band and Guitar Hero?
NYU psychologist Gary Marcus wrote an interesting article recently in the Huffington Post. He explores the phenomena that might account for the enormous popularity of …
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“Social” Studies
From Curriculum Administrator Magazine — June 2000 Amidst the sadism, angst and mediocrity of middle school, two social studies teachers had an important impact on …
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Coming to a Classroom Near You!
There are many ways to evaluate excellent educational leadership. Here is a true story demonstrating such leadership. A school principal recently led me on a …
For Further Study
The following are some links to articles and other resources to support Dr. Gary Stager’s Fireside Chat, “The Education Revolution?” at Trinity College, The University …