Marc Prensky's Weblog
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en-us2012-09-07T08:19:09-05:00BRAIN GAIN CORRECTION
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In my new book Brain Gain: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom, I used an example (on page 242) that did not accurately portray the distinction I was trying to make. Rather than a linear, arithmetic sequence, I used...Marc2012-09-07T08:19:09-05:00ISTE KEYNOTE SUMMARY
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NetFamilyNews.org has posed this excellet summary of my recent ISTE keynote segment: "Prensky’s thoughts for 21st-century teachers Marc Prensky, who coined the term “digital natives” and a few years ago moved on to write about digital wisdom, called on educators...Marc2012-08-13T06:43:11-05:00Feedback from a Teacher
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I received this powerful and humbling email last week from a teacher, with the titile "A Note from the Audience." She has kindly given me permission to post it: Hello Marc, My name is Emily, I am a 27 year...Marc2012-08-01T07:58:25-05:00ISTE Keynote Segment
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My six minute presentation at the ISTE Keynote hosted by Sir Ken Robinson can be found here. (The whole session is here). Thanks for all the kind comments I received from those who attended! (Note: Blog comments are closed because...Marc2012-07-02T08:02:44-05:00First Review of BRAIN GAIN
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The first review of my forthcoming book BRAIN GAIN: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom has appeared (from Kirkus Reviews, June 1, 2012). The book, published by Pagrave Macmillan, will be in stores August 7 and can be pre-ordered...Marc2012-06-07T07:06:37-05:00Review of "Teaching Digital Natives" from a Teacher
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Lisa Niver Rajna, a 4th grade teacher in Los Angeles posted this great review of Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning. Thanks Lisa! http://www.wanderingeducators.com/books-film/books/teaching-digital-natives-partnering-real-learning.html...Marc2012-03-17T13:53:54-05:00"Review" of" From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom"
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Here is a review of my latest book, From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom: Hopeful Essays for 21st Century Learning (Corwin, 2012) from, surprisingly, Norway! "This title offers an expert perspective on 21st century education. What can you learn on...Marc2012-03-07T15:22:11-05:00PD---with students!
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PD--Professional Development--is typically a studentless affair. "Let's talk about how to teach our students better, but be sure that none of them are around to participate." Is that the best way to do it? Is the best way for teaching...Marc2011-08-01T23:35:04-05:00GUEST REVIEW
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I came across a review of my latest book by Robert Steele on the Web that I thought was particularly insightful. Here is an excerpt (the original can be found here.) Steele writes: "In his newest work, Teaching Digital Natives:...Marc2011-06-18T07:33:35-05:00The Reformers Are Leaving Our Schools In The 20th Century
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I have written a new thought piece which I hope you will read. If you like it, I hope you will help me distribute it virally by sending the link to everyone who you think should read it. It is...Marc2011-01-29T14:39:01-05:00Spain and Qatar
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The end of this year brought two memorable international experiences: first in Madrid keynoting the Global Education Forum, and then in Doha speaking at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). Madrid led to two interviews, both available online (in...Marc2010-12-21T15:33:00-05:00Nice Review
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Here's a nice review of my latest book Teaching Digital Natives- Partnering for Real Learning from Steven Foreman of the Chicago K-12 Examiner, posted at http://www.examiner.com/k-12-in-columbus/review-of-teaching-digital-natives-by-marc-prensky Review of Teaching Digital Natives by Marc Prensky Every once in a while, a...Marc2010-11-14T10:23:12-05:00New Videos Online
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Nine new videos of me discussing educational issues w/ Stephen Heppell are now online at http://bit.ly/bBD2iJ .Thanks Bournemouth U. & CEMP!...Marc2010-10-30T11:54:51-05:00New Writings
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Hi All. I just posted seven new articles to my site. They include: What I Learned Recently in New York City Classrooms -- How to keep all learners busy and engaged all the time (to be published in 2010) The...Marc2010-06-19T16:03:50-05:00Book is out!
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Hi all. Two pieces of good news this week. First my latest book Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning has been published. Copies are available from Amazon (which discounts single copies) or Corwin(which gives volume discounts). I hope you...Marc2010-03-25T16:02:34-05:00