Ben,
If I am catching your drift, I offer the following:
It's like writing a book. First, I want to keep my vision broad enough
that I don't limit my potential concept or its usefulness. Then when I
have some assurance that my project encompasses the widest grasp of new
direction, I want to start putting some boundaries on the direction. At
the same time, I keep open to new discoveries as I move along with the
actual work and change as I develop the story line.
Manufacturing has parameters and the improvements are made within those
imposed or internal limitations. Networking and groupware still exist in
the new learning stage, and although they may be adapted to already
existing frameworks, I believe to stop their will not be enough.
Grasping, searching for new places and ways to use these "new learning
tools" are just beginning. For instance check out this page on
alternative assessments.
http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/jabraun/socialstudies/assessment
Joe Braun and associates are searching for better ways to teach and
reach the people who fall through the cracks in traditional schooling.
Kevin Murphy
kcmurph@ptialaska.net
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