Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

CASTLE on Iowa Public Radio

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

The publicity grows regarding our collective ideas for active summer learning with technology. In addition to appearing on the ISU News Service home page and in the Ames (IA) Tribune, I also have been interviewed by both Radio Iowa and WHO Radio. Next Tuesday is Iowa Public Radio: live, between 12:20pm and 12:35pm Central (feel free to call in and ask a question)!

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