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The Gift
A few weeks ago at the Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009 institute in Manchester, NH, I needed to make some copies. I walked down the quaint main street of this lovely New England town and found the local copy store. Inside, … Continue reading
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Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009
Wow, I’ve had this post in draft mode for way too long and it’s getting way too long as a result! This may turn out to be a couple of posts. Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009 was July 13-16 in Manchester, … Continue reading
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Tagged CMK, cmk09, constructivism, constructivist, deborah meier, Lela Gandini, Reggio Emilia
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Tinkering School
Once a year at the TED conference, invited speakers from all fields and backgrounds gather to give short talks about their subjects of interest. The conference website holds a treasure trove of brilliant, moving examples of storytelling about things that … Continue reading
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Hurry for super-early-bird registration
This summer, I’m excited to once again be on the faculty of the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute. If you are thinking of going, take advantage of Super Early-bird Registration -ends March 1st! This is an environment in which educators … Continue reading
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Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009
It’s back! The Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute will return for a second year this July 13-16 in Manchester, NH. Constructing Modern Knowledge is a minds-on institute for educators committed to creativity, collaboration and computing. Participants will have the opportunity … Continue reading
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Constructing Modern Math/Science Knowledge 2009
Ever question why technology seems to have gone missing in so many math and science classrooms? What happened to the “compute” in computing? Wondering what STEM really looks like? Yes, technology, math, and science can be friends! Constructing Modern Knowledge … Continue reading
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