I couldn't say it better: Retire the "21st Century" in "21st Century Learning"

IF ONLY EVERY CHILD HAD ACCESS...

Hank Thiele has blogged about a concept many teacher-librarians mutter about. Effective learning is neither restricted to some future time, nor to a specific technology. To Learn Twice: Retire the "21st Century" in "21st Century Learning"


For some related perspective, he recommends Lisa Nielsen's summary of John T. Spencer's Adventures in Pencil Integration blog: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/08/pencil-integration-blog-historical.html

ICE is nice

The annual ICE Conference in Illinois is like a massive transfusion of high-test for educators. The keynote speakers, spotlight sessions, breakout presentations, vendor booths, and just plain networking opportunities are fuel for finishing out the school year, and inspiration for our summer curriculum work.