Yesterday, I saw a post on Facebook in the form of a blog entry which claims Texas has voted to list Moses among the Founding Fathers in their new educational standards. I have learned to be skeptical of sensational blog posts, especially if I’m moved to immediate outrage by it’s headline, so I went looking…
Tag: Education
Textbook pain
My son is visually impaired. It doesn’t slow him down all that much, but it does make school more difficult than it would be for him if he had better vision. Several years ago we got him an iPad so he’d be able to read – it’s been amazing for him. The iPad has become…
Continuous Education
Many professions encourage a practice knowing as “continuing education.”  I have a problem with the designation, as it tends to create several problems: First, it tends to imply that most educational work was done prior to getting credentials for a profession (be it pastor, teacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer, or Dr. Seuss scholar).  What’s needed, then, is…
An Education
A few weeks ago I was at a wonderful training session, which highlighted ways to use the iPad in special education. It was well-presented, thought-provoking, and encouraging — three things which always make my day. During the presentation, however, I was involved in a brief exchange which has continued to bother me. The trainer was…
iPad
My son has Ocular Albinism.  It doesn’t slow him down much, but it does make reading a frustrating experience for him.  I’ve found his frustration disheartening because my son is a very good reader.  He has the ability to give characters voices and can work unfamiliar words out pretty well. At our church children are given a…
Learning to Change, Changing to Learn
Man it’s been a while! I was sent a link to the video below this morning by a friend who thought I would enjoy it. Â She was right! Â It is a series of reflections on the shift in narratives that education must take if we are to truly educate people in this intensively connected world….
