TLT CoffeeRead

Each work day, I will post a link to an article I found regarding teaching with technology, including new trends, what other institutions are doing, K-12 focused educational technology, opinion pieces, new product or service announcements, success stories, etc. The goal of the TLT CoffeeRead is to share these articles with the Penn State community, and start a discussion. With this in mind, comments are certainly welcome, and encouraged.

TLT CoffeeRead: Wii music coming to a classroom near you

Wii music coming to a classroom near you

The article says that Wii music has great potential for music education. Are there any other potential pedagogical uses.

TLT CoffeeRead: It’s Geek to You, but Not to Them: Meet the Early Adopters

It’s Geek to You, but Not to Them: Meet the Early Adopters

An interesting article about early adopters, including products such as Boxee.

TLT CoffeeRead: A new networking site for students and recent grads

A new networking site for students and recent grads

“Move over, Facebook. There’s a new networking site in town. But it’s not a place to post your birthday party photos or keep your friends updated on your every move. In fact, the only thing that the Intrepid Innovations Networking Club and Facebook have in common is the “social network” tag.”

TLT CoffeeRead: Computer games and education

Computer games and education

“Educational games are too obviously educational. The best way to learn is to do it when you’re having fun. Indeed, that’s the very idea behind educating through gaming. However most, if not all, educational games have a very direct and obvious educational slant which kids will pick up on immediately, and then they’ll switch off. Games have to be fun first, educational second.”

TLT CoffeeRead: New Grant-funded Project Meant to Improve Educational Technology

New Grant-funded Project Meant to Improve Educational Technology

A UA-led team of researchers has just earned a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create a tutoring system that can tailor teachings based on individual progress.

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