Neit2010+Open+Space+2+H


 * Silicon snake oil.Knowing when to say no to technology**

Moderated by Dan Corjulo, Loomis Chafee School.

Possible discusion points
 * 1) Laptop programs, did they work?
 * 2) Powerpoint. Potential to be so boring
 * 3) Wasted time trying to get technology to work in a class
 * 4) Planning Lessons around live Internet access, especially streaming.
 * 5) Wants verses needs, saying no to gadgets envy.
 * 6) Are there peer-reviewed studies of what works and doesn’t work in the classroom.
 * 7) Information Overload.
 * 8) Is the computer lab needed anymore?
 * 9) Technology pushed for marketing reasons and not good pedagogy.
 * 10) Using and abusing school provided Portals.