April 30, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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In my computer lab I have seven Flip video cameras, seven microphones, seven digital cameras, and seven tripods. No, it is not that I am obsessed with the number seven, it is that I am cheap. Since I cannot afford … Continue reading
April 29, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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I am currently reading the book Disrupting Class by Clayton M. Christensen and I am finally not feeling like such a freak. Let me explain… The tagline to this book is: How Disrupting Innovation Will Change the Way the World … Continue reading
April 28, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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I got an email yesterday from Jerry in Montana who wanted to know what websites I used on a regular basis with my students as part of my school technology plan. So from now on I will try to do … Continue reading
April 27, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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No one needs more money than the technology program of a school. It is an never ending need, because even if you do get money to say; buy 10 laptops, those laptops will only be good for a few years. … Continue reading
April 26, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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Well I have had my iPad for two weeks, so now what do I think about it? Truthfully, I am still amazed at how great this device really is. If I had to put a factor on it, I would … Continue reading
April 23, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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I got quite a few emails about yesterday’s blog on students that podcast, it seems that a lot of you want to know how my students podcast everyday. First of all let me just say that my 5th grade students … Continue reading
April 22, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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Today I had the chance to show off my podcasting 10-year-olds. It was part of a demonstration I was giving on what 4th grade students are capable of doing with current school technology. So in front of 450 local business … Continue reading
April 21, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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So if middle school it too late for our students to start learning keyboarding, when should we start? I start about half-way through kindergarten! I feel that keyboarding is a key foundation for any future school technology. I spend the … Continue reading
April 20, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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As I speak at different conferences across the country about school technology I am often asked about keyboarding. I know it doesn’t sound all that exciting but I believe it is one of the greatest tech skills that students need … Continue reading
April 19, 2010
by Brad Flickinger
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There are some that might argue that students will naturally acquire 21st Century Skills since they are surrounded by so much technology in their daily lives. Why do we need to spend so much money on bringing technology into our … Continue reading