Technology & Learning - February 2008 - (Page 4) » Editor’s Desk Two Views on Innovation Publisher: Jo-Ann McDevitt jmcdevitt@nbmedia.com Associate Publisher: Allison Knapp EDITORIAL Editor in Chief: Susan McLester smclester@nbmedia.com Managing Editor: Melissa Houston mhouston@nbmedia.com Art Director: Janet Phares jphares@nbmedia.com Assistant Editor: Susan Bush sbush@nbmedia.com Consulting Editor: Judy Salpeter Contributing Editors: Jeffrey Branzburg, David Jakes, Scott McLeod, Gwen Solomon Intern: Patrick Goggins ADVISORY BOARD Larry Buchanan, Sheila Offman Gersh, Doug Martin, Alan November, Jason Ohler, Cathleen Richardson, Kathy Schrock, Ellen Towers, David Warlick TECHLEARNING.COM Director: Gwen Solomon gwensol@earthlink.net Web Production: Minnick Web Services; Mike Lemmerling mlemmerling@nbmedia.com ADVERTISING SALES Account Director: Allison Knapp aknapp@nbmedia.com; (510) 868-5074; Fax: (650) 238-0263 East Coast Account Manager: Joe McDonough jmcdonough@nbmedia.com (212) 378-0492; Fax: (212) 378-0466 MARKETING Marketing Manager: Amy Giannini agiannini@nbmedia.com Marketing & Sales Coordinator: Jared Stearns jstearns@nbmedia.com Ad Production Manager: Beatrice Kim bkim@nbmedia.com CIRCULATION Group Circulation Director: Denise Robbins drobbins@nbmedia.com Circulation Director: Cheri McElroy cmcelroy@nbmedia.com REPRINTS AND PERMISSIONS Wright’s Reprints: (877) 652-5295 EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES 1111 Bayhill Dr., Suite 125, San Bruno, CA 94066 Phone: (650) 238-0300 Fax: (650) 238-0263 For general editorial correspondence: techlearning_editors@nbmedia.com NEWBAY MEDIA LLC—CORPORATE President & CEO: Steve Palm Chief Financial Officer: Paul Mastronardi T his month we focus on innovative practices taking place in the field with “No Limits,” page 14. In it, author Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach reviews a range of district, school, and individual initiatives that represent transformative approaches to teaching and learning with technology. Another angle comes from “CoSN Delegation Visits Scandinavia,” page 24, a report on the November 2007 trip taken by U.S. ed tech leaders, including T&L publisher Jo-Ann McDevitt. Among the observations made during the visit: Scandanavia views technology in schools in a much different way than do we. While they recognize students need technology skills for the workplace, they do not emphasize technology as a tool for innovation. In fact, innovation was not a concept much bandied about during the visit. Instead, delegates noted a deep respect for educators, responsible student behavior, a minimized focus on testing, and a highly collaborative work environment are what help students succeed. Despite all our “flat world” and “global economy” rhetoric, in the end it seems cultural factors (and yes, the homogeneity of the student population) still play Scandanavia the primary role in determining student achieveviews technology ment and attitudes toward education in general. If you’re interested in integrating Web 2.0 tools in schools in a into your curriculum but hesitate to set students much different loose on social networking sites, help is on the way. way than do we. In “Safety and Social Networking,” page 20, Alec Couros offers expert tips and guidelines for using such resources. Safety is also addressed in this month’s Product Guide, “Classroom Management Systems” (page 8), where Jeff Branzburg details common features of desktop control programs, and brings you up to speed on the latest offerings. More expert advice comes from Douglas Brooks in Part 2 of our Bottom Line column, “Grant Writing for Beginners,” page 34. We’re sure you’ll find numerous practical ideas to implement to enhance funding efforts in your district. NEWBAY MEDIA LLC—MARKET GROUPS Vice President, Group Publishing Director, Pro Audio & Systems Division: Adam Goldstein Vice President, Group Publishing Director, Music Player Network: John Pledger SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION $29.95 per year in the U.S. $59.90 for two years. $39.95 in Canada and Mexico. $69.95 in all other countries. To subscribe: (888) 266-5828 or www.techlearning.com POSTMASTER: send address changes to Technology & Learning, PO Box 8746, Lowell, MA 01853 Technology & Learning (ISSN-1053-6728) (USPS 695-590) is published monthly by NewBay Media, LLC 1111 Bayhill, Suite 125, San Bruno, CA 94066. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Bruno, CA, and additional mailing offices. Copyright © 2008 NewBay Media, LLC All Rights Reserved. Susan McLester Editor in Chief Our Mission: Technology & Learning magazine provides K–12 educators with essential resources for managing, teaching, and training with technology. www.techlearning.com 4 | www.techlearning.com http://TECHLEARNING.COM http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com http://www.techlearning.com
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