Tag Archives: Myngle
The Idea of an “Open Credit” System
Posted on02. Mar, 2009 by Cap'n Ko.
I was talking with Jon Bischke today on the telephone, and an idea came up regarding the concept of “open credits.” Call me an idealist. Tell me my cup is half full. Call me an education pirate (yarr). But I think I have something here. The idea is in its infant stages right now, but I’m going to tell you a bit about it anyways, to hopefully get a good discussion started. Really, that right there’s the spirit of “open.” Everyone helps by contributing, and the end product is something driven by the people!
What is an “Open Credit”
Everyone remember going to school and having to get credits so you could graduate? Only accredited institutions can give out credits (which makes sense, since you don’t want every Tom, Dick, and Jane getting degrees), and you take certain classes to receive these credits. [...]
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Teacher Welcome Messages: Myngle Walks the Plank
Posted on26. Feb, 2009 by Cap'n Ko.
When you read the title of this post, you probably think, “there’s no way this is in any way interesting.” I agree, but it gives me an excuse to show you one particular welcome message that looks like it was written after a little too much drinky drinky. Seriously, this is the most unbelievably unprofessional (even less professional than a pirate, yar!) welcome message you will ever see, and it’s after the jump. [...]
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6 Ways the Internet will Change Home Schooling Forever
Posted on21. Feb, 2009 by Cap'n Ko.
Now, I’m no home schooler, but I am an expert in online education, so you’ll have to meet me halfway, here. I do know that a lot is about to change in the home schooling world, thanks to resources and possibilities available via the Internet. Gen-Y kids are getting to the age where they’ll start having children, and believe me, those kids will live and breathe technology, even more than their parents. This is going to show in homeschooling, too. Here are six ways I think we’ll see homeschooling change in the near future, all because of the web: [...]
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