The Adventures of Datagirl - Episode 4

In Episode 4, Datagirl and the 21st Century, Datagirl assists school districts on how to think about data differently. Can administrators and teachers help students develop a whole new mind? Tune in to find out!

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The Adventures of Datagirl - Episode 3

In Episode 3, Datagirl and the Comparison Shoppers, Datagirl provides parents with assistance on averages. Is one classroom really outperforming another? Tune in to find out how means and medians can change the way we view test results.

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Flat World Related Articles

In preparation for our February 27 Assessment Awakenings, we found two articles that were of interest - one by Daniel H. Pink (A Whole New Mind) and one by Richard M. Felder that connects A Whole New Mind and Flat World concepts. If the links do not work directly, cut and paste or retype in your browser. Both articles were accessible as of 2/8/07.

Based on these articles, what do you think are the biggest threats to our schools? What are the biggest opportunities? Please submit your comments to the blog or email your thoughts to us at daspd@wswheboces.org

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.05/friedman_pr.html

http://eee.uci.edu/news/articles/_html/0607flatworld_print.html