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26.03.2009
A computer is not a magic box
"A computer in the classroom is a great thing," says Craig Barrett Intel's ‘Professor chip'. "But he is not a magic box. The magic doesn't come from the machine. The magic comes from the teacher. They need to excite, inspire and promote creativity of students. "
20.01.2009
Humboldt as an Added Value Resource - universal and humanistic
Universal standards of Humboldt's educational ideals :"‘Education, truth and virtue' must be disseminated to such an extent that the ‘concept of mankind' takes on a great and dignified form in each individual."
“Humboldt's work [...] will help to clarify the central problems and questions of recent educational theory as matters concerning all of us, and also help to resolve issues which require further theoretical and practical analysis'.”
Future model Humboldt (in German) A plea for education in character of the world consciousness
30.12.2008
ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN
14th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning & Training
The Internet, New Media, Social and Cultural Revolutions: Michael Wesch's Keynote
Identity, Communication and New Networks: Keynote from Norbert Bolz
08.12.2008
“Papillon” [“Butterfly”] educational concept on platform of Rice Universitiy, USA
Online platform Connexions is a nonprofit project for the publication of textbooks and learning materials on the Internet. Connexions offers users the possibility to find high-quality educational materials. The material is freely available in the network. Every month are 850 000 people from over 200 countries on the online archive.
27.10.2008
One Laptop per Child association, OLPC-TV25.08.2008
„GOLD DUST“ adventure on YouTube.com
08.08.2008
Peer-reviewed encyclopedia from Google. Articles are written by named contributors. "Everyone knows something. See what people are writing about, then tell the world what you know: “ Cedric Dupont, Product Manager and Michael McNally, Software Engineer
03.06.2008
Learning in the 21st century - PDF
"What we have to try is to mediate students creativity and responsibility to enable them to help themselves in life. What we are able to do is not enough anymore." Karl Fisch, Director of Technology, Arapahoe High School (AHS) Centennial, Colorado, USA
07.05.2008
A resource for teachers, literacy organizations and anyone interested in reading and education, created in collaboration with LitCam, Google, and UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learning.
27.03.2008
Tell a friend: "GOLD DUST", English edition
Now you can read the fantasy story "GOLD DUST" in English (PDF), translated from the German by Brigitte Goldstein.
01.02.2008
The decision has been made!
The winner of the competition "become an artist" is called Oliver Wetter, digitalillustrator and designer. His painting "The source" will be used for the fantasy story "Gold dust", the core of the digital teaching concept "Papillon".
01.12.2007
Papillon participates in the educational project "One Laptop per Child " ( OLPC )
Talks Nicholas Negroponte: One Laptop per Child, two years on
Nicholas Negroponte talks about how One Laptop per Child is doing, two years in. Speaking at the EG conference while the first XO laptops roll off the production line, he recaps the controversies and recommits to the goals of this far-reaching project.
You can contribute here
01.12.2007
22.11.2007
Textbook of the digital teaching concept download for free (PDF).
Information about Author and content
07.11.2007
christmas present in just a few days
Soon the“GOLD DUST” book will be available to download for free. Later this book will be published as online book (according to the papillon principle). Everyone can participate in developing the first online book.
The fantasy story “GOLD DUST” is a combination of grand adventure, magical effects and special learning.
06.11.2007
Education is great preparation for…
Video: Connected classroom