COE Exchange:

Webster defines opportunity as a favorable juncture of circumstances. Another definition of opportunity is a combination of circumstances favorable for the purpose. Other descriptions are ‘advantageous chance,’ ‘an opening,’ and even ‘a break;’ leading one to the conclusion that opportunity is a positive and pleasant occurrence. In fact, opportunity is thought to be so pleasant that American poet and renowned essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, “America is another name for opportunity.”
Hoarding, on the other hand, is characterized as not so pleasant excessive acquisition, caching, or perhaps storing a supply of something: often secretly – to keep for oneself. Hoarding,…

The Digitally Denied
The term digital divide refers to two distinct groups, the haves and the have-nots, which are basically those who are wired or have access, and those that are not and do not have access to the internet. The digital divide, as it relates to Critical Race Theory (CRT) could be described as the digitally denied. Critical Race Theory recognizes that racism is embedded in the very fabric and systems in our society. The digitally denied are individuals that do not have sufficient access to the internet, such as broadband access in the home, those who are constrained…

When I was eight years old, I became fascinated with a series of books titled Choose Your Own Adventure…. The concept was fairly simple: a basic storyline split into multiple possible plot trajectories based on the choices the reader made. There were usually around 40 possible endings.
Of course, you would sometimes see favorable endings that you couldn’t seem to get to. In my case, the one that captured my attention involved a mermaid. Frustrated with my inability to make the book take me where I wanted to go, I decided to manipulate the system. I backtracked from the

Below is a summary of the active initiatives of the COE technology team that are both ongoing and/or informed by requests made by faculty through the 12/2011 COE Technology Plan Survey results.  As we progress through these initiatives we will be soliciting either targeted or broad-based feedback as how these initiatives are impacting the COE.
Also, please feel free to make comments below giving us your thoughts on these initiatives or any other thoughts that you may have.
More Interactive Multi-touch Device Trainings
A great deal of interest was expressed in receiving more training in multi-touch devices (iPad… and

The TLC offers a variety of trainings for students, faculty, and staff. Currently SCOPE, SMARTboard, and iPad trainings are offered. If you are interested in any of these trainings or have a the need for a different training please contact the TLC at (314) 516-4800 or tlcstaff@umsl.edu.
SCOPE

Certification Students

Tuesday, February 14 @ 4pm
Wednesday, February @ 7pm
Saturday, March 10 @12pm
Monday, March 19 @5:30pm
Thursday, April 5 @ 4pm
Tuesday, April 24 @ 3pm
Saturday, May 5 @11am

Masters of Education Students

            Available upon request

Education Administration Students

           March 22 @ 10:00 a.m

Faculty SCOPE …