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 …
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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: Gary StagerVeteran educator Gary Stager, Ph.D. is the author …
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 …
You Can’t Make this Stuff Up!
Once again magic trumps science (or even common sense) courtesy of the Bush Administration… Due to pressure from Bush Administration officials, the National Park Service …
My Dog Ate the President’s War Plans
Check out this exchange between CNN and a spokesperson for the White House regarding the capture of Osama Bin Laden. A jittery second grader couldn’t …
Homeland Security Can’t Tell a Dirty Bomb from a Child’s Drawing
I just learned from my colleague Dennis Harper of Generation YES that our nation’s Homeland Security Department confiscated calendars comprised of 12 pieces of student …