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Innovation: A Library / Technology Hierarchy of Needs

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Kevin

I’ve wanted to post on this topic since 2012, but never got around to it until now.  Back then I was a co-investigator on the MISO Survey team.  If you aren’t familiar with the MISO Survey, go, check it out, … Continue reading →

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Ken Robinson: How to escape education’s death valley

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Kevin

Robinson’s observation about fixing the culture of education is correct.  Learning is a human endeavor, not a mechanical one.  It requires creativity on the part of teachers, and creativity cannot thrive if the education system is run on the principle … Continue reading →

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Reading and Listening | January 26, 2013

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kevin

Reading The New York Times | Saturday, January 26, 2013 Openly Gay, and Openly Welcomed in Congress by Jeremy W. Peters F.D.A. Likely To Add Reins On Painkillers by Sabrina Tavernise In Surprise, Educator Tied To Cheating Rejects Deal by … Continue reading →

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Updating the MISO Survey

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Kevin

This past Thursday and Friday the MISO Survey team met to work on revisions to the survey instrument.  This is something the survey team does every two years to keep the survey up to date.  Since we value the ability … Continue reading →

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