Edward R. Morrow, October 15th, 1958, in a speech to the RTNDA:
This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box. There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference. This weapon of television could be useful.
I’d encourage you to read the speech in its entirety. Maybe even twice. Think about the tools you have, and whether or not you’re determined to use them.
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Erin // Jan 7th 2010 at 11:30 am
Hey Bud,
I attended your session at the NCTE Convention in November, and I remember you mentioning something about a school (I think it was the Sky technology one, but I’m not sure…) that set up a Geek Squad – kids trained in the technologies the school has access to who can help teachers and kids troubleshoot and teach them about the technologies. Do you have any more information about that or how the school set the program up? We are considering doing something like this at our school.
Thanks (and sorry this is off topic to your post!)
Erin
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Tom Reply:
January 19th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Erin,
I also heard Bud discuss this at NCTE, shortly before which I received a small, in-district grant to start my student tech team. If you want to contact me about my process, I enjoy sharing.
Cheers,
Tom
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