February 2004 - Posts

Weblogs in Education - Edublogs
27 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 541 Comments   

Here's what they're saying about the use of weblog technology in education: "Two new Internet technologies, Weblogs and RSS (Real Simple Syndication), are redefining the way students and teachers use the Internet, turning them from mere readers into writers Read More...

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Scribbling Women
25 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 541 Comments   

This week's featured website was forwarded by Phyllis Gleason from Middlesex Community College. It's an interesting site and a particularly good reference for teachers of American Literature. scribblingwomen Phyllis also provided some background on the Read More...

Filed under: Web Links

Quotes of the Week
24 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 529 Comments   

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems. - Mahatma Gandhi A mind once stretched by a new idea, never regains its orginal dimension. - (Anonymous) Read More...

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The Courage to Teach
23 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 520 Comments   

The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life by Parker J. Palmer (1997, Jossey-Bass) A book that speaks to many teachers regarding the personal aspects of being a teacher, The Courage to Teach provides a framework and sets the Read More...

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What they’re saying about blogs
20 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 530 Comments   

Two months ago I didn’t know what a bog was. Now here I am in the middle of one. It began simply as a bit of research for an online course I was teaching. Statements like the following captured my attention and led to our current Weblog: "I think this Read More...

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WebCenter Discussion Highlights
19 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 440 Comments   

Our WebCenter is the ideal location for in-depth discussions and the storage of shared files and documents. The discussion area currently features personal profiles in the “Introductions” category submitted by a few of our members, and several thoughtful Read More...

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Website Wednesday
18 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 525 Comments   

Our featured website this week is New Horizons for Learning , a site devoted to providing a range of resources for those wishing to stay current with educational change and research. While much of their focus is on K-12 education there is still a good Read More...

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Favorite Quotes
17 February 04 06:01 AM | margulisd | 0 Comments   

Thanks to Donna Duffy of Middlesex Community College and Jennifer Hawrylciw of Northern Essex Community College for getting us started by submitting one of their favorite quotes. You can comment on these quotes, add your own quote in the comments section, Read More...

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Themes Can Provide a Focus
16 February 04 07:00 AM | margulisd | 0 Comments   

One of the challenges of developing a community of practice among members of one’s local Carnegie group is finding ways to share a common interest. While each college is approaching the development of their community in a somewhat different fashion, at Read More...

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For Your Viewing Pleasure
12 February 04 07:25 PM | margulisd | 4 Comments   

Here's a preview of our planned topics for each week : Monday – “On Teaching and Learning” – A selection of varied entries including teaching tips, books and articles of interest, teaching with technology, SoTL related information, etc. Tuesday – “Thoughtful Read More...

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Weblog Content: What Would You Like to View Here?
09 February 04 08:50 PM | margulisd | 527 Comments   

Recently Middlesex Carnegie members were asked to indicate what kind of content they would enjoy viewing on our weblog in addition to the exchange of SOTL news from across our member campuses. Their suggestions included teaching tips, books and articles Read More...

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How Our Blog is Organized
08 February 04 11:26 AM | margulisd | 531 Comments   

Most blogs are organized in a similar fashion with dated messages in the center space and links along the side panels. TO THE RIGHT Read More...

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WELCOME!
02 February 04 07:27 PM | margulisd | 16 Comments   

Welcome to the Blog (Weblog) for all things COPPER! A blog is a web site that differs in a few significant ways from traditional websites. Blogs tend to be extremely easy to create and update (this message was composed in the same fashion as an email). Read More...

Filed under: Weblogs