Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Slide – Any educator that buys wall maps or globes should be fired

Scott McLeod

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UPDATE 1: In addition to the great comments below, see alsomy follow-up post.

UPDATE 2: We’re having a slide remake contest! Deadline is Aug 22, 2009.

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