Author Archives: Anthony_Perrotta

John Hughes: Why he Matters within Today’s Education Conversation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Anthony_Perrotta

“Technology doesn’t determine the quality of the connection. Only you can do that.” –           Bill Gates If you haven’t seen them you should. If you have, you probably see a bit of yourself or someone you know in characters such as Bender, … Continue reading →

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Sesame Street: The iPad of its Time

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Anthony_Perrotta

In the midst of the early morning rush, my two year-old daughter Emma sat contently on the couch working with puzzles on an Elmo Worlds educational app. Along with being focused on the iPad, she was also nodding her head … Continue reading →

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Beyond 40: The OSSD and the Importance of Active Citizenship and Collaboration

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Anthony_Perrotta

Who says that traffic is a waste of time, obviously doesn’t listen to Metro Morning  – sorry for the plug but based on today’s interview with academic and community service provider Hoda Farahmandpour the program deserves a footnote. Interviewed for your Master … Continue reading →

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Media Literacy: The Philosophy of Iron Man

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Anthony_Perrotta

. Ok, I know that the cinematic experience of many has been inundated with comic book flare for the course of the past decade, however, you have to admit that best of the lot (such as The Dark Knight Trilogy … Continue reading →

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