Jack Olmsted's Blog – April 2008 Archive (6)

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New research sheds light on students' ability to process multiple modes of learning

By Meris Stansbury, Assistant Editor, eSchool News



An analysis of existing research supports a notion that already has begun to transform instruction in schools from coast to coast: that multimodal learning--using many modes and strategies that cater to individual learners' needs and capacities--is more effective than traditional, unimodal learning, which uses a single mode or… Continue

Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent for the PBS News Hour with Jim Lehrer, moderates a panel discussion at the 3rd annul Teaching & Learning Celebration that was held in New York City last month.



Panelist: Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., Michael Flanagan, Kim Oliver, Roy Romer, Andreas Schleicher, Eliot… Continue

Oklahoma Howe Public schools provides laptop computers to all 5th - 8th graders. Check out their weekly podcast - ”CLE… Continue

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Yesterday, Melinda interviewed David Flink, the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Project Eye-To-Eye. Project… Continue

Below is a post published on my Seattle PI Reader Blog - Videoblogging 206. Kevin is interested in multimedia journalism and I'm teaching him the "tricks of the trade" through a variety of communication vehicles. (Update: Cool. The Ning system accepted all of the embedded players I'm currently using.)

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International youth reporter Kevin Tain… Continue