http://edtags.org/ http://edtags.org/css/EdTags.jpghttp://edtags.org/bookmarks.php/jbrookover Recent bookmarks posted to Edtags.org 60 http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2009/04/computers_in_the_classroom_the_1.html Interesting historical account of the increased use of computers in the classroom. jbrookover Fri, 01 May 2009 23:05:17 +0000 t545 education computers classroom history http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=58473 Pilot program brings in a "real" video game to help teach mathematics. Study of the pilot shows improved test results. jbrookover Fri, 01 May 2009 23:01:24 +0000 t545 video games education math http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/13/mothers.internet.addiction/index.html?eref=rss_tech Moms are vulnerable to internet addiction as they join online communities to connect with "normal" people who aren't talking about parenting duties, trying to fill the void of isolation. jbrookover Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:19:48 +0000 t545 online social community addiction internet parent mom http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/04/13/social.network.older/index.html?eref=rss_tech Facebook is seeing a larger audience of older members who are joining to see what everybody else is doing. jbrookover Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:16:38 +0000 t545 facebook social networking older family generation http://mediaeducationlab.com/news/music-videos-help-educators-and-students-conquer-copyright-confusion A "Schoolhouse Rock" style program that teaches about copyright law. jbrookover Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:37:28 +0000 t545 copyright youtube education video fair use intellectual property http://www.socialsights.com/post/65245139/measuring-the-social-gaming A company gives a Top 10 list of games based on engagement, not sales. An interesting look at what people are doing with their spare time, as opposed to what sales figures suggest. jbrookover Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:31:41 +0000 t545 video games engagement http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/23/high.tech.cop.car/index.html?iref=mpstoryview An interesting example of user designed technology. While there are no direct relationships to education, it parallels teachers' desire for input (or lack thereof) in curriculum, technology, etc. jbrookover Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:22:32 +0000 t545 technology user design government http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/23/santiago.games.tedx/index.html?eref=rss_tech Developer presents an alternative to the typical aggression and chaos of modern video games. jbrookover Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:11:08 +0000 t545 video games non violence affect http://www.newuniversity.org/main/article?slug=uc_irvine_gets_grant162 $100,000 NSF grant for a study of World of Warcraft on how collaboration can affect experience and learning in the game. jbrookover Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:42:20 +0000 t545 warcraft collaboration social games http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2009/02/18/Real-Life-Teaching-in-a-Virtual-World.aspx?Page=3 Second Life citizens visit virtual campuses and take virtual classes. jbrookover Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:32:58 +0000 t545 second life virtual worlds distance learning virtual classroom http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/06/xlife.game/index.html?eref=rss_tech Cell phone game teaches English (and cultural values) in the middle east. jbrookover Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:27:09 +0000 t545 cell phone ell esl government middle east http://www.eastbayexpress.com/artsculture/encounters_with_dangerous_high_school_girls/Content?oid=917966 Independent developer focuses on females when developing new games. jbrookover Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:33:29 +0000 t545 women video games gender http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/01/14/am.army.experience/index.html?eref=rss_tech Virtual Reality Recruiting Center in Philadelphia has a full-room simulation with vehicles and helicopters. In addition to recruiting, some kids come in to "play games after school." jbrookover Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:56:49 +0000 t561 military video games xbox army virtual reality http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/01/12/entrepreneur.psychology/index.html An article from famous entrepreneur Dean Kamen about when to continue with an idea and when to quit. jbrookover Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:55:38 +0000 t561 entrepreneur technology innovation http://www.techlearning.com/article/15078 The effects of texting on the classroom. jbrookover Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:53:08 +0000 t561 texting classroom im media literacy