August 2014 archive

Social Media Trivia in infographics

Time spent on social media

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/349169777330059067/
time spent

A brand’s story online is best framed online with photos and videos

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/349169777330065257/

A brand's story online is best framed online with photos and videos

Which content works on Facebook

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Which content works on Facebook

What do you say on social media?

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What do you say on social media?

Re-purpose content for social media

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Re-purpose content for social media

Best time to be active on social media

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Best time to be active on social media
Best time to be active on social media

Opinions: The Un-Fallacy of Balanced Literacy

The Un-Fallacy of Balanced Literacy

http://www.edutopia.org/discussion/un-fallacy-balanced-literacy

is a respond to

The Fallacy of ‘Balanced Literacy’

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/07/opinion/the-fallacy-of-balanced-literacy.html

The dispute focus on the administration and its execution in public education.

I think, the dispute is important for educational institutions, libraries in particular, because it reveals the complexity of “traditional” literacy. The same complexity applies no less for other literacies, digital and information ones included.

 

U.S. Education and Standarized Testing

Another interesting debate on Diane Ravitch’s blog concerning the heated debate about the reliance of US education on testing:

http://dianeravitch.net/2014/07/20/nyc-public-advocate-letitia-james-chastises-commissioner-joun-king/

“Rather than administering field tests, schools should focus on spending more time in the classroom to improve performance and encourage students to reach their potential.”

What is your take on the issue? Are pro-test or anti-test?

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