OSMTECHFUTURES
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Folks:
The Virtual Enterprise program at City University New York (CUNY) is an interesting concept in education.
http://www.ive.kbcc.cuny.edu/
Best,
Jim
The Virtual Enterprise program at City University New York (CUNY) is an interesting concept in education.
http://www.ive.kbcc.cuny.edu/
Best,
Jim
Friday, March 25, 2005
Folks:
Laptops and Learning in 21st Century Classrooms and the Wireless Oakland initiative for K-12 Education we are working on.
http://www.techlearning.com/content/epubs/laptops/
Best,
Jim
Laptops and Learning in 21st Century Classrooms and the Wireless Oakland initiative for K-12 Education we are working on.
http://www.techlearning.com/content/epubs/laptops/
Best,
Jim
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Folks:
May the God's of Excellence be with You!
First Robotics competition coming soon: The terrific FIRST Robotics Challenge regional competitions are coming to Michigan, with the Great Lakes Regional March 11-12 at Eastern Michigan University, and the Detroit Regional March 18-19 at Wayne State University. The events are sponsored by inventor Dean Kamen's nonprofit group FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. And it's a big deal -- Michigan has 98 teams, made up of about 3,500 high school students and mentors. The teams had six weeks to design, build and test their robots. Every robot was completed and shipped by Feb. 22 to be eligible to participate in any of the 31 regionals across the United States and Canada. The robots complete on a "playing field" 48 by 24 feet, where they must complete assigned tasks. The program comes complete with referees, cheerleaders and time clocks. "This program is key to developing Michigan's future great innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs," said David C. Hollister, Director of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, the leading sponsor of Michigan's three regionals. More at www.usfirst.org.
Best,
Jim
May the God's of Excellence be with You!
First Robotics competition coming soon: The terrific FIRST Robotics Challenge regional competitions are coming to Michigan, with the Great Lakes Regional March 11-12 at Eastern Michigan University, and the Detroit Regional March 18-19 at Wayne State University. The events are sponsored by inventor Dean Kamen's nonprofit group FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. And it's a big deal -- Michigan has 98 teams, made up of about 3,500 high school students and mentors. The teams had six weeks to design, build and test their robots. Every robot was completed and shipped by Feb. 22 to be eligible to participate in any of the 31 regionals across the United States and Canada. The robots complete on a "playing field" 48 by 24 feet, where they must complete assigned tasks. The program comes complete with referees, cheerleaders and time clocks. "This program is key to developing Michigan's future great innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs," said David C. Hollister, Director of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, the leading sponsor of Michigan's three regionals. More at www.usfirst.org.
Best,
Jim
Folks;
Something on the INNOVATION PROCESS!
Something on the INNOVATION PROCESS!
How to Innovate Faster, Cheaper, Better
At Space Exploration Technologies, innovation is measured in small, incremental improvements. Here's how they do it.
From: Issue 91| February 2005 | Page 77 By: Jennifer Reingold
Stinginess Is a Virtue
Founder Elon Musk asks employees to come up with creative ways to save money. Cutting out middlemen, rooting through industrial junkyards, manufacturing a part in-house rather than buying it: Anything goes.
Borrow From the Best
Some engineers believe that everything they work on must be original. At SpaceX, the goal is to take good ideas from anywhere and improve on them. The company has borrowed ideas from automobiles and banks, and modified and improved 40-year-old technology in its own industry.
Speedy, Not Sloppy
SpaceX's commitment to fast prototyping and testing of parts and processes gives it an edge on its competitors. At SpaceX, you make something as fast as possible and then "test the hell out of it," modifying on the fly rather than waiting until it's close to perfect.
Find the Young and the Restless
Musk thinks a small group of smart, motivated people will always outperform a large group. So he scours the world to find the bored and the brilliant. Virtually all employees "own" a piece of the rocket, says Gwynne Shotwell, VP of business development, and they can call the launch off if they're worried about that piece.
Best,
jim
Folks:
A couple of follw-ups to the Governors Summit 2005. THINK OSTMTECH!
Summit Fuels Push to Improve (reinvent) High Schools
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/03/09/26summit.h24.html?rale=l4RcsgF70mPtCaS2ek8aL%2FHim3s5xG%2FF3CajVDMnTB%2F7rwDD3eXZYS8C3QVSanHw1AVk29jbQRIO%0AWwxE2Fmwdp5ere2Jhr%2FnmpVsfwBwrS1d93iCKqpCgfKC6m%2BGXTB57byKbC%2FxXlzVf5KN%2Ff%2B%2FiC8c%0AOGA7ZSmsNfC48Bai4g%2BGwudoEVM10OkTBuz9ADset2C2yMccHJbjnk8O1T3fjy8cOGA7ZSmsPtzg%0Ao%2FrzvN9bPaaGAUrzXMlyX00o5kiZ1KTOmt7uWdWSmv%2BYUnFzcnY7n0izFu6v5kl9LBPKzi2Xx5%2BD%0ApgLrkrqeEW0%2Fk%2BFQa9wUQyvcTzuzNz1Jj0cKXw5bDETYWbB2CJofU4EKdvaEq1TTqUHXgdSVBzUT%0Aqwxn5NNbFJzJ0iEohrglxQLzhA5bDETYWbB2nl6t7YmGv%2BdC9fpb3LoayZK%2BbDCgyemfv9sAsdf4%0A%2FwOHsYa2Y1wQxXGENAtTcBxrxgf9nEhov82mAE5GC82ob1g%2BkCV6dXqHh3V1sl%2BNFkt8SPY5khM4%0AYUpV%2FBERb8A0jR2uPgpaRd5Df7L9230sfw%2BvdcSel4vmAS%2BI6TR3ZLyYEv3QnULbB%2BZ1pWEhmI9c%0AS7w7eUsA0EwZ%2BJNb1w0zZqOBb3kZ2X8qc%2FXN10IiN8Bru7G6xPqRYU49nY0nmVl08ulte5t6kzE%3D
FIRST THINGS FIRST / Variations on a Theme /MODEL
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/03/09/26firstthings.h24.html
Best,
Jim
A couple of follw-ups to the Governors Summit 2005. THINK OSTMTECH!
Summit Fuels Push to Improve (reinvent) High Schools
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/03/09/26summit.h24.html?rale=l4RcsgF70mPtCaS2ek8aL%2FHim3s5xG%2FF3CajVDMnTB%2F7rwDD3eXZYS8C3QVSanHw1AVk29jbQRIO%0AWwxE2Fmwdp5ere2Jhr%2FnmpVsfwBwrS1d93iCKqpCgfKC6m%2BGXTB57byKbC%2FxXlzVf5KN%2Ff%2B%2FiC8c%0AOGA7ZSmsNfC48Bai4g%2BGwudoEVM10OkTBuz9ADset2C2yMccHJbjnk8O1T3fjy8cOGA7ZSmsPtzg%0Ao%2FrzvN9bPaaGAUrzXMlyX00o5kiZ1KTOmt7uWdWSmv%2BYUnFzcnY7n0izFu6v5kl9LBPKzi2Xx5%2BD%0ApgLrkrqeEW0%2Fk%2BFQa9wUQyvcTzuzNz1Jj0cKXw5bDETYWbB2CJofU4EKdvaEq1TTqUHXgdSVBzUT%0Aqwxn5NNbFJzJ0iEohrglxQLzhA5bDETYWbB2nl6t7YmGv%2BdC9fpb3LoayZK%2BbDCgyemfv9sAsdf4%0A%2FwOHsYa2Y1wQxXGENAtTcBxrxgf9nEhov82mAE5GC82ob1g%2BkCV6dXqHh3V1sl%2BNFkt8SPY5khM4%0AYUpV%2FBERb8A0jR2uPgpaRd5Df7L9230sfw%2BvdcSel4vmAS%2BI6TR3ZLyYEv3QnULbB%2BZ1pWEhmI9c%0AS7w7eUsA0EwZ%2BJNb1w0zZqOBb3kZ2X8qc%2FXN10IiN8Bru7G6xPqRYU49nY0nmVl08ulte5t6kzE%3D
FIRST THINGS FIRST / Variations on a Theme /MODEL
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/03/09/26firstthings.h24.html
Best,
Jim
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Folks;
Governors Summit on reinventing High Schools and K-12 Education
http://www.2005summit.org/
Best,
Jim
Governors Summit on reinventing High Schools and K-12 Education
http://www.2005summit.org/
Best,
Jim
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Folks:
Here is something that resonates with students (at least the ones I've come in contact with). Some of them attended and particpated in the Sol Conference 2004 and delivered this message. One which they continue to aspire to. It appears Mr. Roberts has caught the message as well.
Best,
Jim
Students offer ideas on education
"One student says teachers need to interact more, rather than just talk"
Of The Daily Oakland Press
About 50 Pontiac high school students demonstrated Wednesday that, like politicians, school administrators, teachers and parents, they too have a few ideas about education reform.
"We don't want the teacher to just stand in front of us and talk our heads off," said Pontiac Central junior Jessica Griggs. "We want to interact."
Griggs and other students shared ideas about helping students achieve as part of a day-long event sponsored by the Pontiac-based National Civility Center.
Established in 2000, the nonprofit organization works to help individuals and institutions advocate for a broad array of improvements in their communities.
Executive Director Kent Roberts said he organized Wednesday's event, as well as three others statewide, to prepare for a series of education reform conferences being organized by Michigan State University, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan Department of Education.
"I told them that I'd be happy to take part in that, but on one condition - that I go to the experts first," Roberts said.
The former teacher noted that high school students can offer insightful and even profound ideas about improving student achievement - some that mirror suggestions being made by politicians and education experts.
"You've got to have faith that they will come up with the same recommendations, but they'll frame it in a better context," Roberts said. "It will be depoliticized."
Pontiac Central High School senior Kayla Henke said schools need to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
"If you feel accepted or if you feel like you're going to be laughed at if you get something wrong, that affects how much you're going to participate," she explained.
Students also suggested: Educators and politicians need to place less emphasis on standardized test outcomes; all teachers should demonstrate a passion for their work; and society, in general, should appreciate that different students learn in different ways.
A number of students said the responsibility of making academic achievement gains also lies in the hands of students themselves.
"I feel if more students were involved in school ... more teachers would want to put more into their work," said Meosha Lewis, a Bethune Alternative High School junior.
Roberts said a number of students who offered their thoughts on Wednesday will be invited to make presentations at coming education reform conferences. Those events are scheduled later this month and in April.
Click here to return to story:
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/030305/loc_20050303026.shtml
Here is something that resonates with students (at least the ones I've come in contact with). Some of them attended and particpated in the Sol Conference 2004 and delivered this message. One which they continue to aspire to. It appears Mr. Roberts has caught the message as well.
Best,
Jim
Students offer ideas on education
"One student says teachers need to interact more, rather than just talk"
Of The Daily Oakland Press
About 50 Pontiac high school students demonstrated Wednesday that, like politicians, school administrators, teachers and parents, they too have a few ideas about education reform.
"We don't want the teacher to just stand in front of us and talk our heads off," said Pontiac Central junior Jessica Griggs. "We want to interact."
Griggs and other students shared ideas about helping students achieve as part of a day-long event sponsored by the Pontiac-based National Civility Center.
Established in 2000, the nonprofit organization works to help individuals and institutions advocate for a broad array of improvements in their communities.
Executive Director Kent Roberts said he organized Wednesday's event, as well as three others statewide, to prepare for a series of education reform conferences being organized by Michigan State University, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan Department of Education.
"I told them that I'd be happy to take part in that, but on one condition - that I go to the experts first," Roberts said.
The former teacher noted that high school students can offer insightful and even profound ideas about improving student achievement - some that mirror suggestions being made by politicians and education experts.
"You've got to have faith that they will come up with the same recommendations, but they'll frame it in a better context," Roberts said. "It will be depoliticized."
Pontiac Central High School senior Kayla Henke said schools need to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
"If you feel accepted or if you feel like you're going to be laughed at if you get something wrong, that affects how much you're going to participate," she explained.
Students also suggested: Educators and politicians need to place less emphasis on standardized test outcomes; all teachers should demonstrate a passion for their work; and society, in general, should appreciate that different students learn in different ways.
A number of students said the responsibility of making academic achievement gains also lies in the hands of students themselves.
"I feel if more students were involved in school ... more teachers would want to put more into their work," said Meosha Lewis, a Bethune Alternative High School junior.
Roberts said a number of students who offered their thoughts on Wednesday will be invited to make presentations at coming education reform conferences. Those events are scheduled later this month and in April.
Click here to return to story:
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/030305/loc_20050303026.shtml
