Experiencing data

Tongue-tingling interface lets you taste data - New Scientist - New Scientist

This could be an amazing way to teach students to "experience" data, instead of just talking about them.

How to Fuel Students’ Learning Through Their Interests | MindShift

How to Fuel Students’ Learning Through Their Interests | MindShift:

I am not sure that I agree with this definition of "open source," but I find this article intriguing.

For David Preston, the term “open source learning” — a variation on inquiry learning or passion-based learning –  is about helping students choose their own learning path, an approach that already has some well-known champions among educators.

What do you think?
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