Education

Selling Design

I recently applauded the moves by Stanford and M.I.T. to open their online courses to the public. Open access to knowledge is what the internet is all about. On the heels of that news, comes this announcement of curriculum by

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Selling Design

I recently applauded the moves by Stanford and M.I.T. to open their online courses to the public. Open access to knowledge is what the internet is all about. On the heels of that news, comes this announcement of curriculum by

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Free Online Courses from Stanford and M.I.T.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the education bubble. The price of education is high and keeps going up. Just in time, Stanford and M.I.T. are offering free online courses. Of course, these classes don’t come with a

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Free Online Courses from Stanford and M.I.T.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the education bubble. The price of education is high and keeps going up. Just in time, Stanford and M.I.T. are offering free online courses. Of course, these classes don’t come with a

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The Sacred Gift

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” ? Albert Einstein

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The Sacred Gift

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” ? Albert Einstein

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Inventor of eBooks and Founder of Project Gutenberg Dies

Currently, I am readying the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. I downloaded it from a little site called Project Gutenberg. You may have heard of it. On Project Gutenberg, volunteers digitize and publish works in the public domain. I was able

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Inventor of eBooks and Founder of Project Gutenberg Dies

Currently, I am readying the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. I downloaded it from a little site called Project Gutenberg. You may have heard of it. On Project Gutenberg, volunteers digitize and publish works in the public domain. I was able

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School Superintendent Gives Up $800,000 in Pay

This is great. A man that is able to serve his community and forego his compensation to really educate the children he serves. Not everyone can pass on their paycheck, but for someone who can, this is very magnanimous. Larry

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School Superintendent Gives Up $800,000 in Pay

This is great. A man that is able to serve his community and forego his compensation to really educate the children he serves. Not everyone can pass on their paycheck, but for someone who can, this is very magnanimous. Larry

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Shoulders of Giants

Just after the turn of the millenium, I discovered web design. It was a formative time in my life. The people and sites who influenced me then, are a part of who I am now. Here they are in no

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Shoulders of Giants

Just after the turn of the millenium, I discovered web design. It was a formative time in my life. The people and sites who influenced me then, are a part of who I am now. Here they are in no

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Kids Don’t Need iPads

I completely disagree with this article. Replacing TVs with iPads is like replacing cocaine with crack. The anecdote that he shares in the beginning is a perfect reason not to give every kid in America their own iPad. Two kids

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Kids Don’t Need iPads

I completely disagree with this article. Replacing TVs with iPads is like replacing cocaine with crack. The anecdote that he shares in the beginning is a perfect reason not to give every kid in America their own iPad. Two kids

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John Resig Joins Khan Academy

I respect John Resig. I love Khan Academy and what it does for my homeschool children. So, I couldn’t be happier to see the two coming together. John Resig – Next Steps in 2011.

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John Resig Joins Khan Academy

I respect John Resig. I love Khan Academy and what it does for my homeschool children. So, I couldn’t be happier to see the two coming together. John Resig – Next Steps in 2011.

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Maine: Homeschool Day at the Capitol

Governor LePage of Maine has declared this week Homeschool Week for the state. There is a special event this Friday at the Capitol. I’m especially excited about the keynote speaker: Dr. William Wagner J.D., will give the keynote address at

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Maine: Homeschool Day at the Capitol

Governor LePage of Maine has declared this week Homeschool Week for the state. There is a special event this Friday at the Capitol. I’m especially excited about the keynote speaker: Dr. William Wagner J.D., will give the keynote address at

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How to Get a Real [Entrepreneurial] Education at College

I don’t remember where I got this link but it is worth reading. By Scott Dilbert, er… Adams. How to Get a Real Education at College

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How to Get a Real [Entrepreneurial] Education at College

I don’t remember where I got this link but it is worth reading. By Scott Dilbert, er… Adams. How to Get a Real Education at College

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