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Crafting, Computers, and the Physical World

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Dec 242012

I read this article on NPR this morning. I am especially intrigued by the positive spin on the word "hack," since it is typically associated with negative activity. Via DIY.org, "hack" is living up to its alternate meaning of troubleshooting and figuring out problems. Perhaps, this is the beginning of a new computer subculture.

Below is a preview of the article, but click on the link to read the full article:

http://www.npr.org/2012/12/23/167285991/with-growth-of-hacker-scouting-more-kids-learn-to-tinker

Listen to My Voice: Reflections on a Former(?) Scholar’s Post

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Jul 212012

I spent some time recently reading through old HASTAC posts, and I was intrigued by one titled "Snobbery and Digital Literacy Education," written by Jenna McWilliams, a PhD student at Indiana University. McWilliams writes that the intermingling of literacy and technology should urge us to reassess our notions of said

Time’s a goon . . . unless you know how to use technology

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Jul 102012

To pen or to key? Part 2

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Jul 072012

This morning, I did what I sometimes do after looking to my usual news sources for the daily rundown: I googled "technology" to see what new I could find. As it turns out, one of the the first things that popped up was an old opinion article written by Stephen Shirley about the woes of technology.

To pen or to key? Part 2

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Jul 072012

To pen or to key? That’s the question.

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Jul 062012

Badges for Lifelong Learning: A Reflection on the "Read My Pins" Exhibit

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Mar 122012

You may know that former Secretary of State Madeline Albright likes to collect pins, many of which she received as gifts from diplomats, foreign leaders, and fellow colleagues. Did you know, though, that Albright's pins are much like a personalized set of badges for learning?

Badges for Lifelong Learning

(Belated) Obligatory Resolution Post

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Jan 222012

I think that waiting until the end of the month to post my New Year’s resolutions will pay off. It actually took me the entire month to contemplate what I really need to change about my daily life to make my overall life better. I wanted to make resolutions this year that would count, and to which I can give considerable attention.

Scholar Class 2012

It’s Just a Tweet, but It’s Quite a Protest

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Nov 292011

There won’t be a beer summit between Emma Sullivan and Kansas City Governor Sam Brownback. And it’s not because Sullivan is only 18 and can’t legally enjoy a frothy mug. It’s because Brownback won’t talk with her.

Internet Safety: One Study Considers Self-Efficacy

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Nov 282011

Being a responsible Internet user requires more than knowing the etiquette for social networking and the rules about revealing personal information online. Research indicates that really being safe online involves installing safety software and truly understanding the language of the privacy statements of the websites and software packages one uses. However, simply telling people how they can be safe is not enough. In their study on Internet safety, Robert LaRose, Nora J.

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