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Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Allyson McDowell Oct 8, 2009. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I work with lots of school districts but wondering for those who see value in new technologies and ideas, open content and more, why do you believe districts and schools move so slowly in such a time…Continue
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Allyson McDowell replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
I think you proved my point very well. The Wiki products are not Creative Commons. The science video was nothing but an ad for the scam of having an unnecessary and useless license. See my comments under Software Reviews on this forum. As I…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
When someone says they "aren't sure" if something is true, it conveys an impression that the believe it is not and should be. Otherwise, why even make the statement. Perhaps it is a ego trip to post when you have nothing to…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
I read that much of their goal and found it insipid. Sharing goes on all the time when teacher collaborate whether in their school or in university classes. There is no real need for a "license" to share your work. I have been…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
I am sorry you want to make points and then not defend them when they are challenged. You are like the student who insists they should get an A on the paper because they always get A's on their papers.
Generalizations are always an…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
I took a quick look at Creative Commons was was rather off-put by the call for donations. I was unable to quickly find out what their "goal" was, or how the money was to be spent. Perhaps I didn't look at it enough. But, it…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
I think those who ask questions should be a bit more cautious about declaring that classrooms "haven't changed in 30 years" or that former systems were "failures". Those who make such contentions are the…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Indigo,
Thank you for insightful anwers to the questions. Let me answer them from my perspective. I tend to agree with the teachers that their work products belong to them individually in lieu of no legal decision under contract. This seems…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Hi, Indigo,
Yeah, it seems like another person making stupid statements about classrooms needs their's kicked. I seriously doubt Christina would know if a classroom changed in the past 30 years or not. I doubt she could find any research that…"
Mike O'Hara replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Ahh, I see.
From your lack of response it seems like you are not at liberty to discuss finer details. If there is any way I can help, please let me know."
Cristina Salvatierra Lowe replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Consulting request for technology perspective in schools--we are still under development as an idea from the firm interested in this work."
Mike O'Hara replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Who are you writing the white paper for?"
Cristina Salvatierra Lowe replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Mike, I thank you for your thoughtful response and I'm writing a small white paper on this very topic and it is always helpful to receive other people's feedback and perspective. ..One key point you have highlighted is that learning/…"
Mike O'Hara replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Christina,
The reason why classrooms are slow to adapt technology is because of a lack of knowledge. Most educators have no idea what is out there (and I don't blame them for not knowing, there is an overwhelming amount of stuff and nobody to…"
Anne Pemberton replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Boredom is older than just decade, it goes back to the initiation of leisure time within a civilization.
If you are defining "open content" as the inclusion of technology in the classroom, then I have even more questions about what it…"
Cristina Salvatierra Lowe replied to Cristina Salvatierra Lowe's discussion Why are traditional classrooms slow to move towards open content curriculum and other technologies?"Boredom has existed for decades, but no disagreement that AYP, NCLB, IEP's, etc. etc. have hampered the ability of teachers and educators to move past a system that has calcified in many communities. Working with schools systems like Detroit,…"
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- At 6:31am on October 7, 2009, Cristina Salvatierra Lowe said…
- Mark, thanks for the link and I will spend some time on WiZiQ, there is also a professor in Utah that has developed a complete open content curriculum in Science (primarily middle school) that I have had some teachers use as part of their curriculum. There's also a school in New Mexico, Southwest Learning Center (SSLC) that began about 10 years ago developing a virtual classroom using e2020 software for their 1:1 model. It has expanded a great deal but they have served as a model in the state for some of their innovation in technology use in the classroom that might fit your offering. Thanks for the info.
- At 5:38am on October 7, 2009,
Mark Cruthers said… - Hi Christina,
With your interest in Technology, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording you might find of interest.
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