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Dr. Robert Ballard’s 2000 Digital Chat with My Students
The following chat by Mr. Royal’s Science Students and Dr. Robert (Bob) Ballard took place June 9, 2000. The Students used iMacs in the Media Center to contact The Institute of Exploration, while other classrooms used projected computer images of the chat. In this way, all classes were involved. Historians Alyssa and Jon archived the chat. The Dr. Robert Ballard Chat, June 9, 2000 Bob: Good Morning, everyone Devonna:(New Msg) Hi Dr. Ballard, this is my seventh grade science class … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Release Me!
eBooks: Make Your Own!
For some reason, I think that I have a lot to say. I know that education and tech content is in demand, so I, and everyone with a blog continue churning it out. Often I’ve looked back at what I’ve posted, and asked myself, “Wouldn’t all of this—together—be nice in a book?” It’s not an ego thing, it’s more looking at the ideas and thinking that they were really good—wonder how many looked—or noticed. All posts, … Read entire article »
Education Tweets Sprout
Recently, someone asked me if I was creating all the content at my blog. I said, “Only the stuff you read there.” Do I have multiple personalities for different topics? If so, I’m hoping there’s a little Andy Rooney as well as a bit of Henny Youngman in my opinions. In a way, my mind is sort of made for the Twitter world, where short bursts of nonsense, or perceived brilliance last only 140 characters. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Higher Education, K12, Trends
Phil Mickelson Talks Education
Phil Mickelson was kind enough to tee it up for an education talk with me. Note: Phil is a professional golfer and science education fan, who is championing the ExxonMobil Teachers Academy that he and his wife, Amy began more than 6 years ago. The Mickelsons are a class act, with a passion for helping science and math teachers bring experiential lessons and techniques back to their classes, schools, and district. Ken Royal: Phil, I’ve followed the … Read entire article »
Filed under: K12
Starting Over
I know that starting over is a good thing. I’ve had to do it more than a few times in my life, and each time I learn a bit more. The best way to think of it, and the way that will make it easiest, is simply to think of the waves at the ocean. When you’re at the ocean, down by the muddy shore, you can dig your feet in. Think about how secure that … Read entire article »
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