tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129899644952196274.post3051255678042852782..comments2024-02-06T04:26:33.866-06:00Comments on To Keep Things Whole: Reading--By Book or By Nook or By...?Mark Crottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099567332113135358noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129899644952196274.post-78216299788629104852010-12-08T08:51:34.373-06:002010-12-08T08:51:34.373-06:00Sylvia, your idea that each book "assumes its...Sylvia, your idea that each book "assumes its place as part of my psyche and the history of my intellectual development" really struck a chord with me. Maybe it's pure ego (and the need for reassurance) but I love having overflowing bookshelfs as evidence that I'm always trying to learn more and more.Mark Crottynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129899644952196274.post-20028411145315461892010-12-03T11:35:57.414-06:002010-12-03T11:35:57.414-06:00I suppose I am old-fashioned, but I contend that I...I suppose I am old-fashioned, but I contend that I like the look, the smell, the feel of a good book that, once I have read it (assuming that it is a wonderful, mind-expanding read) and marked it with my observations and exclamation marks, assumes its place as part of my psyche and the history of my intellectual development. And an open-ended denouement?--not for me. Hamlet forgiving his stepfather at the end of the Shakespeare's play and walking off in the sunset with him?--not nearly the impact engendered by Shakespeare's fertile mind! The only time I would even consider an e-book is when traveling, as it is considerably easier to cart around than two or three books.Sylvia Venablenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129899644952196274.post-64531198391441666232010-12-01T12:09:57.143-06:002010-12-01T12:09:57.143-06:00Sam, there are multiple books, but I'm hesitan...Sam, there are multiple books, but I'm hesitant to recommend any of them for multiple reasons. But the main one is this: I believe we need to look at how the world is changing and what this means for kids' futures. Then we have to ask some hard questions about traditional practices in schools and reconsider them. Then look at models.<br /><br />I'm not just avoiding your question, though I almost feel as if I am. It's just that your question points to a giant part of the challenge: we have trouble conceiving of any other model because it's so ingrained in us.<br /><br />I'll give you a place to get you started thinking. At the risk of being self-promoting, it's the video of a presentation I gave a couple of years ago. The title is "Educating for the Future?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s97gori2yG8 It's in 7 short sections. Watch it if you need to go to sleep!<br /><br />In a future post, I'm going to be more specific about the questions.Mark Crottynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129899644952196274.post-24143512847134628242010-11-30T19:36:52.297-06:002010-11-30T19:36:52.297-06:00I'm fascinated with the idea of shifting away ...I'm fascinated with the idea of shifting away from the 'old school' model! What are the alternatives? Is there a book on the topic that would make sense to the non-professional educator? <br /><br />I'm a bit of a gadget geek. However, when I'm reading for pleasure, which I do regularly, I still opt for a book and probably always will. I like the feel, the smell and the tangible evidence of progress as I work my way from start to finish. <br /><br />Thanks for your provocative thoughts on this blog. I always learn something and walk away wanting to know more. And, it's a great way to get to know you.Sam Krausnoreply@blogger.com