Category Archives: Education

Is all reading important?

Posted on July 27, 2008 by BrianR

I love to read. Thanks to my Mother I’ve been around books most of my life. So to this day I love being engrossed in a real paper book or periodical that I can hold in my hands. Today’s New … Continue reading →

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Local governments withhold public access TV funds

Posted on May 14, 2008 by BrianR

Local governments withhold public access TV funds. Get the story from this Independent Weekly blog post by Fiona Morgan called Legislature to consider future of public TV channels. Both Chapel Hill and Orange County received money for Chapel Hill channel … Continue reading →

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Shift Happens

Posted on December 17, 2007 by BrianR

Did you Know?

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Civic engagement and technology: CMS

Posted on October 31, 2007 by BrianR

Yesterday I attended the Civic Engagement and Technology Workshop held by the Triangle Community Foundation at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. I really enjoyed the discussion led by Rob Stuart and all kinds of local nonprofits. I’m excited to see … Continue reading →

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Video: Do schools kill creativity?

Posted on October 23, 2007 by BrianR

This is an amazing and VERY funny video. It is possible to laugh and learn at the same time. I was absolutely blown away by what Sir Ken Robinson had to say. I was personally very moved and identified 1000%.

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Learn from The Pinky Show

Posted on August 28, 2007 by BrianR

Pink and Bunny are Cats. They have a video camera and like to share what they know. This is their show’s trailer The Pinky Show, in a Nutshell. (this link is to a page with a QuickTime version of this … Continue reading →

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Adult Literacy Blog

Posted on June 29, 2007 by BrianR

Yashna of the Durham Literacy Center has set up a new blog for students and tutors. It’ll be an interesting read I’m sure. Its wonderful to see folks using blogs as a tool for adult education. Check out DLC Adult … Continue reading →

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College Leaders should blog

Posted on November 22, 2006 by BrianR

The New York Times has a interesting article in today’s paper and online called Erasing Divide, College Leaders Take to Blogging. It illustrates the pros and cons of College Presidents starting their own blogs. There are a few successful examples … Continue reading →

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