Daily Archives: May 31, 2012

From the HuffPo: Sheryl Sandberg’s New Metaphor for Careers

Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

Normally, I would not include a business-oriented post in an education blog, but there are some interesting implications in this article. Sheryl Sandberg changes the career metaphor from a ladder to a jungle gym. Perhaps its time to find similar … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

“While I have much to learn about how teachers unions function in these high-performing countries, my early reporting suggests they are real partners in ensuring teacher quality and meaningful professional development. That’s where they spend their time and energy — … Continue reading →

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Reblogging (not necessarily agreeing): Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools

Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

The link below is to an interesting post from an individual who is having trouble (I think) figuring out creative ways to use the newest media and technology as part of the educational process–like math, science, social studies, English, etc. … Continue reading →

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