Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 01/15/2012

  • Harpocrates Speaks: How Not to Make a Fool of Yourself on the Internet: A PSA

    Todd, who spoke out on behalf of Liz has been sent a legal letter asking him to cease and desist as a result of this article. Again, it disturbs me how much such things seem to be taking away from the core cause of supporting autism. Honestly, I don't really understand all of the websites and alliances behind the many blogs and websites that say they are in support of autism. I do know enough to tell you this…really look into any autism-advocacy blog or site as many of them have hidden agendas. As educators, it is our job to advocate and speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. One of the most challenging events my students do is our work with our local Service Center and I do know that I will keep reading and learning so I can help my students be sensitive and encouraging to those with autism.

    tags: Education news

  • Some thoughts on blogging and copyright, trademark, cyberstalking and more – I Speak of Dreams

    It is unfortunate that controversy is surrounding autism and yet it is something misunderstood by many. Here is an article on Liz Ditz's blog going back to an issue that arose in December when she quoted a person's Facebook who then denied the posting and accused Liz of hacking the account and writing the comments herself. I am not on the inside of this but am watching as the outcome has implications for my own thoughts of digital citizenship. I am just saddened any time a person is taken of a mission to help others because of flame wars and it doesn't look like this one is going to stop soon. All I know is I have been reading Liz's blog for quite some time and although I don't know her personally, I find the charges leveled against her doubtful from what I do know.

    tags: Autism controversy news digital_citizenship

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Vicki Davis is a full-time classroom teacher and IT Director in Georgia, USA. She is Mom of three, wife of one, and loves talking about the wise, transformational use of technology for teaching and doing good in the world. She hosts the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast which interviews teachers around the world about remarkable classroom practices to inspire and help teachers. Vicki focuses on what unites us -- a quest for truly remarkable life-changing teaching and learning. The goal of her work is to provide actionable, encouraging, relevant ideas for teachers that are grounded in the truth and shared with love. Vicki has been teaching since 2002 and blogging since 2005. Vicki has spoken around the world to inspire and help teachers reach their students. She is passionate about helping every child find purpose, passion, and meaning in life with a lifelong commitment to the joy and responsibility of learning. If you talk to Vicki for very long, she will encourage you to "Relate to Educate" or "innovate like a turtle" or to be "a remarkable teacher." She loves to talk to teachers who love their students and are trying to do their best. Twitter is her favorite place to share and she loves to make homemade sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls and enjoys running half marathons with her sisters. You can usually find her laughing with her students or digging into a book.

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