Featuring Ben Bridges of Dirigo Middle School

Mr. Bridges

Featured at L & T Pilot

Featuring the Work of Jerry Bracey

I just discovered that Jerry Bracey recently passed away. In his work he had battled the misuse of statistics and testing. If you haven't had a chance to see his work, I encourage you to do so.



The Bracey Report on the Condition of Public Education, 2009

32 Principles of Data Interpretation

32 Principles of Data Interpretation Grouped

Education Hell: Rhetoric vs. Reality

Summary of His Work: Gerald Bracey

Jason Ohler: In Tribute to Gerald Bracey and His Campaign to Keep Education Pundits Honest

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” ~Disraeli (popularized by Mark Twain)

Featuring the Work of Keith Kelley

I've always been impressed with the projects that Keith Kelley does with students in Maine. I first knew Keith as the librarian at Oxford Hills Middle School where he built computers and created movies with students in his after-school computer club as well as acting as DJ at school dances and being a great source of technical and pedagogical knowledge.

Oxford Hills' loss was MSAD 48's gain. Keith now runs the integrated technology classes at Somerset Valley Middle School and Sebasticook Valley Middle School in that progressive district.




To get an idea of the powerful learning that is taking place in his classes, check out the following blogs in which Keith documents and promotes his work with kids, as well as giving an online audience for his students' successes.


Fifth Grade Integrated Technology Classes

Sixth Grade Integrated Technology Classes

Seventh Grade Integrated Technology Classes

Eigth Grade Integrated Technology Classes

Keith's Public Gallery on Picasa




Want to know more?
You are invited to visit:
Student Technology Showcase (6th Annual)
Saturday, June 13, 2009

Note that Keith is entirely transparent in that he shares course syllabus, rubric, forms, etc. for his projects at each level. Good stuff.