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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Schools cross the digital divide – National – NZ Herald News

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Every New Zealand classroom will soon have access to digital devices – opening up huge learning opportunities, but also a risk of another digital divide. – New Zealand Herald

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

This is an interesting article that reinforces the idea that media cannot strengthen learning without support and proper instructional design.

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Stimulant

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aims to inspire ad industry creatives and anyone whose profession involves marketing and creativity

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

Check out the Random Cool section.

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Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job!”

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articles by alfie kohn

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

An interesting article that looks at the downside of some positive reinforcements.  

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Find out how strong your vocabulary is and learn new words at Vocabulary.com.

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Vocabulary.com helps you learn new words, play games that improve your vocabulary, and explore language.

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

Similar to Khan Academy, but for language!  Cool.

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