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Way To Go, Maine Students!

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:44:29 +0000

“This is what it’s all about!” “Maine School Engages Kids With Problem-Solving Challenges Published on May 6, 2013 Special correspondent John Tulenko of Leaning Matters reports on a public middle school in Portland, Maine that is taking a different approach to … Continue reading →

Why We Teach Scratch

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:34:08 +0000

(note: this post is from an email exchange that I had with a colleague earlier this morning. She graciously allowed me to reprint her email Question and my reply. We hope others find the exchange beneficial.) Bob- I am working on … Continue reading →

Ground Control to Major Tom

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:58:11 +0000

I’m Back!

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:42:57 +0000

As you may have noticed, things have been pretty quiet on my blog this year. It wasn’t for lack of things to write/talk about, that’s for sure! However, I want to explain the “radio silence,” as I feel it’s my … Continue reading →

Seedlings’ Book Talk Hangout #2: Alan November’s book WHO OWNS THE LEARNING?

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:08:15 +0000

Chapter 2: Student as Tutorial Designer

I’m a Virus, He’s a Virus, She’s a Virus! Wouldn’t you like to be a Virus Too?

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:09:57 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) (note: If you’re not making a connection with my above title, then you were probably born after the 70′s and don’t have a “jaunty” little tune playing in your head right now. If you would like to … Continue reading →

Seedlings’ Book Talk Hangout: Alan November’s book WHO OWNS THE LEARNING?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:50:07 +0000

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Digital Farm

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 131

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:38:10 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 131 December 19, 2012 We talk about the Common Core! and CROWS! “Geek of the Week” & Links from the show can be found HERE! Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart … Continue reading →

Room 208 Comes Home (Part II)

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:50:19 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) (Note: You’re probably going to want to going to read Part I, which can be found at “Bit by Bit” HERE or at Tech&Learning HERE before you dig in on this Part II.) It was, in short, one of the greatest nights of … Continue reading →

Room 208 Reunion Podcast!

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:58:48 +0000

ROOM 208 REUNION PODCAST! December 4, 2012 Links: Who Owns the Learning: Preparing Students for Success in the Digital Age by Alan November See the old “Room 208 Blog” Listen to the old Podcasts … Continue reading →

Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 131 —”Room 208 Reunion Teaser”

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:02:35 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: Show #131 December 5, 2012 “Room 208 Reunion Teaser!” Links: “Room 208 Comes Home (part 1) Who Owns the Learning: Preparing Students for Success in the Digital Age by Alan November Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod … Continue reading →

Ask “Room 208″ Questions for their upcoming Reunion Podcast Show!

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:26:17 +0000

This Tues (12/4/12) “Room 208 Students” (http://www.bobsprankle.com/blog/) are getting back together for a Reunion Podcast Show! They were, if not the first then at least among the youngest Podcasters and Bloggers in the world back in 2005. One way to … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 130

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:11:07 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 130 November 19, 2012 We talk about Google+ being opened up to K-12 Domains, Digital Tools, and our latest conferences attended! [Sincere apologies for this posting late... it was scheduled to post, but I didn't … Continue reading →

Get to Know “Google: Good to Know”

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:28:14 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) Here’s a great little gem I learned about recently: Google’s “Good to Know” page. It’s a perfect addition to any digital curriculum, and offers plenty to gain for even hardcore Internet users. “Good to Know” is broken into … Continue reading →

Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 130

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:09:16 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: Show #130 October 30, 2012 We head back to EdCampSeacoast on October 27, 2012 where I got the chance to talk more about the “Room 208 Story—Abridged.” Join in on the latest chapter and add to … Continue reading →

Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 129

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: Show #129 October 29, 2012 From the Coruway Film Institute in downtown Portsmouth, NH, we bring you the audio of a new show called “teach!” —produced by Bill Rogers and others– we go back to October … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show #129

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:43:58 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show October 21, 2012 Season 5, Episode 02: Room 208 Comes Home (Bob) Chrome it Up! (Cheryl) ACTEM Wrap Up (Alice) and plenty more! Links from the show: “Geek of the Week” Links for … Continue reading →

Room 208 Comes Home (part 1)

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:40:51 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) This is a difficult post to write, because there is so much history involved. I almost don’t know where to start, so I’ve decided the best way for you to learn about “The Room 208 Story” (if … Continue reading →

Wish I was there… but then I was!

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:02:28 +0000

ACTEM (Association of Computer Technology Educators) yearly conference took place last Friday (09.19.12), and for the first time in many a year, I was unable to make it to join Cheryl Oakes, Alice Barr, Michael Richards and plenty of others … Continue reading →

honored

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:32:05 +0000

Thank you to all who made this possible.

Thank you WES Parents, Teachers, Community for getting me to Google Teacher Academy!

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:42:16 +0000

I See You! Now Let’s Read!

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:25:38 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) More and more lately, when I ask people if they “Know how to Skype,” or know about Skype, the answer is in the affirmative. I’ve seen a dramatic shift even since last year. Another interesting thing, is … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show #128

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:16:33 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show #128 September 23, 2012 We’re back with SEASON 5! Links from the show: “Geek of the Week” Links and Links from the show for 09/23/12 SEEDLINGS on Facebook! Music: “And So We Strive” … Continue reading →

Who Else is Out There?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:45:28 +0000

The other day, I was talking with a psychotherapist friend of mine, and our conversation lead to talking about how our jobs were the same, and how they were different (I’m a teacher, btw… in case you forgot). We eventually … Continue reading →

Please Vote!

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:24:05 +0000

I am very honored to get into the final 50 entries for the Vista Branding “What is America?” Photo competition! Please, please, please go like my entry! You can find my photo HERE: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150978103648733&set=a.10150966025293733.417932.66259348732&type=3&theater Just click LIKE (if you like … Continue reading →

1st Attempt at Google+ Hangout/Event

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:47:53 +0000

Darren Kuropatwa and I set up a Google+ Hangout/Event in conjunction with our new Mightybell site, Learning. Below is most of the video capture. Join us at Learning!

My Book Broke

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:03:49 +0000

Readers of my posts know that I have made the move to almost entirely reading books digitally for well over a year. I have missed actual physical books for sure, but the benefits that digital offer continue to keep me “Team Digital” … Continue reading →

Shallow or Deep Reading?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:10:02 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) I am 75% of the way through Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains and my own brain is buzzing from the questions and research he offers up. I’m not going to spoil … Continue reading →

True Story

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:19:04 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) Five hundred years ago, Gutenberg presses did not immediately enable people to overthrow monarchies, drive the Protestant Reformation, and invent science as a collective enterprise. The interval between the technological advance of print and the social revolutions … Continue reading →

Need Some Inspiration?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:52:44 +0000

Way to go, Cheryl and Morgan!

The Digital Lives of Girls

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:35:17 +0000

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Women in the World

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:46:25 +0000

Check it out (live or archived): Women in the World Women in the World is a movement dedicated to advancing women and girls through stories and solutions. The summit brings together extraordinary women leaders and advocates from around the world, … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 127

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:46:29 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 126 February 27, 2012 We have a follow-up with Mike Muir as he reports out on “Advantage 2014″ —Auburn, Maine’s Literacy and Math Initiative in the Primary Grades which includes a 1-to-1 iPad initiative … Continue reading →

The Right Question

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:13:22 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) As a Technology Integrator and Teacher, I constantly hear both students and teachers come to me with the statement: “IT won’t let me _________ (fill in the blank with: open the application, type my password in, delete, … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 126

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:20:04 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 126 February 13, 2012 We’re joined by Mike Muir (Multiple Pathways Leader, Meaningful and Engaged Learning, Projects 4 ME with Dr. Mike Muir, large school change specialist)! Links from the show: Dr. Mike … Continue reading →

Guest Post Today by My Daughter

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:58:03 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) As I prepared for this week’s post, my daughter gave me the following essay (along with her permission to publish it here). So, this week, I’ll just get out of the way and let her have this … Continue reading →

Get Ready for iTunes U for K12!

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:05:07 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) Apple’s “trifold” announcement last week was exciting: textbooks coming to iBooks; iBooks Author software to create your own books; and a dedicated iTunes U app, which “bundles” courses in a manageable, multimedia package. If you haven’t watched the … Continue reading →

What Is It This Year?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:44:00 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) Each year, after the holidays, I ask my elementary school students what new technologies have recently entered their lives. There are many more iPod Touches out there, more computers, more Gaming Stations, but this year many of … Continue reading →

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 125

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:33:21 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 125 January 9, 2012 We’re joined by Gary James! Links from the show: Apps For Children With Special Needs “Geek of the Week” Links for 2012-01-09 SEEDLINGS on Facebook! Music: “And So We … Continue reading →

Stop Censorship

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:24:03 +0000

I’ve censored the following, in protest of a bill that gives any corporation and the US government the power to censor the internet–a bill that could pass THIS WEEK. To see the uncensored text, and to stop internet censorship, visit: … Continue reading →