October 2011
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10 Important Differences Between Brains and... →
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#1 Brains are analogue; computers are digital
#2 The brain uses content-addressable memory
#3 The brain is a massively parallel machine; computers are modular and serial
#4 Processing speed is not fixed in the brain; there is no system clock
#5 Short-term memory is not like RAM
#6 No hardware/software distinction can be made with respect of the brain or mind
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“If we want more young people to choose a profession in one of the group of...”
– How Tinkering Makes You Smarter (via world-shaker)
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80+ Articles about iPads in Education →
world-shaker:
Plethora of resources out here, being updated on an ongoing basis (several at the top of the list were published within the last week).
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The Fallacy of Good Grades
csessums:
Even for children who perform well on academic tests, an “A” grade is only one measurement of success. A few things that school testing cannot measure include:
Effort Critical thinking Creativity Collaboration Curiosity Respect Kindness Capacity to love Social and emotional intelligence Honesty Open-mindedness Initiative
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“A recent university study shows that the iPad helps students succeed in school....”
– College Students with iPads Do Better in School (via world-shaker)
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DIY: Pumpkin Party Cooler
sunset-vine:
With Halloween rounding the corner, You might as well start your planning ideas for the big day. How cute is this idea from Martha Stewart (also seen here on my Fridays Five post)?
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