Greg Ritter talks about technology and education...

Ten Reasons Why It ain't about the technology, it's about what you do with it: This article, "Is our children learning?" from Red Herring offers the usual Luddite screeds about technology in the classroom not living up to the potential predicted by its evangelists. Sigh. It's the same old story. Lots of hand-waving about the millions spent on computers but Johnny still can't read. Lots of blustery, accusatory rhetoric about tech companies providing training but Johnny still can't read.

Aaron Swartz: Weblog via email....

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Intel Innovation in Education Odyssey Site of the Day...

Intel Education - An Innovation Odyssey Day 157 BURIEN, Washington%uFFD1With its 81 acres of woodland and meadow, Westcrest Park is a popular urban retreat, offering panoramic views of the downtown Seattle skyline and an off-leash area where dogs can run free. But heavy use from humans and pets poses a threat to the other species that make their home in the forest habitats and open spaces. That's where students from Highline High School enter the picture, armed with the tools of technology and the desire to make a difference.