Monthly Archives: December 2011

Some myths in education 2.0

Some myths in education 2.0 (that I’ll need to address asap). Socrates: “I cannot teach anyone, all I can do is make them think”. The myth of the relativist. But my definition of teaching is to make somebody think. Duh? … Continue reading

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Learning without studying

Welcome to Popling – The Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Anything Without Studying App Of course one can learn without studying. Running a bike, skiing, talking. But this, I cannot believe. A spamming window that interrupts you while working/studying (sic!) … Continue reading

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delicious Zeitgeist December 2011

Sixpence None The Richer – There She Goes – YouTube SideVibeOur “Active Bookmarks©” turn Web content into rich, formative and blended classroom lessons. These bookmarks, called Vibes©, automatically build interactive lessons on top of your favourite Web pages. It’s that … Continue reading

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Is my teacher an app?

My Teacher Is an App A recent article on The Washington Post opens up in my mind a serious dilemma. This is a very fluid time for education. Many ingredients, new and old, are boiling in the cauldron, and nobody … Continue reading

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The English-speaking Empire

Intellectuals of today, especially when coming from the English-speaking world, are not so versed in languages as they were a few decades ago. Some tend to understand only their own English-with few exceptions (for instance, eastern Canadians tend to be … Continue reading

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