Popular Mechanics published a rant on the c poor interface decisions present on new technology. Specifically, the replacement of potentiometers with touch-screens. While the benefits of such innovations are self evident, solid state design, flexible and upgradable features, and a cool flat appearance, the consequences are equally real. In particular, the practicality of such [...]
Archive for March, 2007
Mar17
Drop Out Rates
I was in Austin, TX this past week for a teachers rally. In the afternoon, legislators came out to address the teachers. Most of what was said was the standard meaningless drivel, but one statement caught my attention. It was a common statement, and a statement often used to show that educators [...]
Mar13
Rigor Mortis
The big thing in education is rigor. In the old days, as old books given to me as jokes have shown, and articles regularly attest, the most important part of rigor was the severity. The facts would be learned and recited. The classroom would be in control of the teacher. The [...]
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Mar11
knowledge is freedom
So, the movie Freedom Writers was number 4 or 5 in the box office for a number of weeks, total gross in the first few weeks over $20 million, and weekly grosses significantly less than the those in the 1-4 spots. If money per theater is any measure, it seems the world agrees that [...]
