Tag Archives: education

How Do We Fit In?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Andrew Battista

The two articles we are covering for this week seem to agree with each other, even though they come from publications that are known to be in direct ideological opposition to one another. Poor education is more a product of … Continue reading →

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Q and A: How not having Internet access would affect our everyday lives

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Katie Saunders

Interview with a Hoover High School teacher, a high school student, and a recent college graduate. I asked them what they use the Internet for in their everyday routine, if they could complete those tasks without the Internet, and how … Continue reading →

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The Digital Divide and Education

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Lauren Wallis

I should thank you all; our class last week inspired a (hopefully) fun and engaging new activity I’m going to do during library instruction for English Composition students (under construction here). It was really interesting to hear you talk about … Continue reading →

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The Digital Divide: A Links Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

What is the Digital Divide? The Digital Divide is basically a gap in access to information (via the Internet and ICT) between different groups. Groups like the Broadband Commission for Digital Development, the Digital Divide Institute, the Digital Divide Network, … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking and Education: Questions to Consider

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

Here are a few questions about the readings and video to think about before class: What is the link between critical thinking and information? Why is it so important to teach students how to fact-check and locate reliable information? Do … Continue reading →

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Test Scores May Not Have All the Answers: Understanding as a New Educational Approach

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rachael Swokowski

Sources say America’s education system is lagging behind other countries; whereas it used to be a global leader. Some politicians have raised the stakes, claiming this decline poses a “national security threat.” One of the many possible explanations for this decline is America’s obsession … Continue reading →

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