XO Classroom, 1:1
Here are the third graders at roomtwelve.com with their XO laptops!
Yong Zhao on Catching Up or Leading the Way
Yong Zhao was the keynote speaker at NCCE 2011
“At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society—or are they actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing highstakes testing and standardization? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim?” Read more . . .
Hollow Alaia
Another alaia surfboard project. This one will be hollow for more buoyancy. Follow his pictures to see the outcome! One day I want to make one like this, too.
McMenamins White Eagle Hotel
The hotel is above the bar, which has live music every night. The Bar and Hotel have a long history dating back the early 1900’s. Check it out, http://www.mcmenamins.com/452-white-eagle-home



