In_The_News

In The News

 * This is a place for posting thought-provoking articles about education in general, mathematics education and technology education. Anyone can post an article for others to read and reflect upon. Any such reflections should be posted on your individual Journal or Reflections page.**

Jump Math
Here is an interesting [|blog post]from the NY Times. John Mighton, who wrote //[|The Myth of Ability]//, proposes that struggling students do better when their math instruction is broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces. See what you think.



Okay, I know this isn't real news, but it really made me laugh. Somehow, I think it might describe some of my college students.



What happens when 8 high school students are given the freedom to design their own learning? This article from the NYTimes tells us some important things about the nature of independent learning.

How are schools dealing with "Cyber Bullying" in a world where social network programs make it too easy for students to remain anonymous?