Short Notes

In these posts, I share some of the pieces I’ve read from around the web. Some of them are blogs from colleagues and others come from major publications … and everyone in between.

Short Notes: Build Your Own Independence v.2010

February 21, 2010 Short Notes

A suggestion on building your own independence in the new decade, but first, a few notes: If you didn’t catch my interview in American Latino TV, check it out. Discussions about Latinos and education ensue. [American Latino] Jeff Pearlman threw me this interview with Roger Ebert, who’s found new life as a voice of his [...]

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Short Notes: Internet Explorer Is Only Good For One Thing … and It’s Not Being Good

February 7, 2010 Short Notes

A few notes: My website actually works for all! It’s been IE 7 / 8 optimized. I didn’t care for it … until I noticed the amount of people who were able to view my web page suffered. Until everyone switches over to Firefox / Chrome / Safari / anything but Internet Explorer, I’ll have [...]

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Short Notes: Do You Believe In Me? ‘Cause I Believe In You (Help Me Sing It)

January 31, 2010 Short Notes

A few links: Part 2 of the Take Notes series, where yours truly discusses the idea of Latinoness and Spanish. Does one really need to speak Spanish to be Latino? [MiBodegaOnline] How do you understand value? [Echo Enduring] How rich do you think you are? The answer might surprise you. [Global Rich List] A good [...]

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Short Notes: Because Everybody Can Serve

January 17, 2010 Short Notes

A few links: I’m not hating on Wyclef Jean, but his response to the accusations about Yele Haiti left me wondering. Shady business gives shady returns. [Rap Radar] What kind of font are you? Answer this interactive survey for more. (password is: character) [Pentagram] While I didn’t have VH1 Soul, I’m certainly disappointed at its [...]

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Short Notes: You Gotta Be Real

January 10, 2010 Short Notes

A few links: Anthony Mullen eats non-educators with only a paragraph and change. A must read for any and everyone. Another great Chris Lehmann forward. [Teacher Magazine] Immigration reform becomes more necessary as incidents like this keep happening. Immigration jails, no matter what you feel about them, need not be torture centers. It’s downright criminal. [...]

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Short Notes: Replete With Blessings

December 27, 2009 Short Notes

A few links: Are some sort of screw-up? It’s alright. Wired believes in you. And your complete failings. [Wired] Joe Lieberman is a tool, and has made this health care debate really self-centered. What a sock. [Electronic Village] Julio Varela dedicates his end-of-the-year round-up to the people of LATISM. Watch all the way through. [v5, [...]

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Short Notes: I Like Living This Way, I Like Loving This Way

December 20, 2009 Short Notes

A few links: Clay Burell makes his triumphant return to blogging with this random yet well-prosed musing about where he’s been for the last … ever. [Beyond School] Speaking of which, Clay pointed me to a great Seth Godin blog pointing out why you, yes you, need to stop complaining when you finally get a [...]

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Short Notes: Top 5 Things Irking Me Now [C'Mon Son! Edition]

December 6, 2009 Short Notes

A few links: This is probably the worst story I’d ever read. It’s too real to be a movie. [The Field Negro] Here’s how one uses information design / aesthetics to tell 9/11. [Infosthetics] If you ever had the urge to speak edubabble, check this handy tool passed onto me by Chad Ratliff. You can [...]

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Short Notes: Day and Age (and My Radio Show Appearance)

November 15, 2009 Short Notes

A few links: Long overdue shout-out to the latest edition of Education Carnival courtesy of I’m A Dreamer. [ImADreamer] Mom101′s response to the LA Times’ article about mommy bloggers is the best I’ve ever read regarding blogger relationships with marketers. [Mom101] Want a really cool poster to use in class detailing the difference between Left [...]

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Short Notes: On The Brink Of

October 25, 2009 Short Notes

A few notes: I haven’t done this short notes format because I’ve had more to talk about topically. Now, I have a lot less time but more things happening. Perfect for this format. I’ve noticed that many educators in the digital age have taken on the vision of Frank McCourt, who once said that, when [...]

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