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Student EngagementStudent Engagement Whether it's a one-to-one laptop program, podcasting or the use of interactive whiteboards, all reports indicate that students are more engaged when technology is used. Teachers say that students take more responsibility for their own learning and seem more willing to stay with learning tasks. And it's not just anecdotal evidence; formal evaluations of a number of large-scale technology implementations indicate that attendance improves, behavior problems are reduce and overall students are more engaged in learning. Does this match your own experience? Latest News in Digital Learning Beyond the basics, students will need 21st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. They will have to know how to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze information, understand new ideas, communicate effectively, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions. School districts are looking for ways to help students acquire these new skills while they also address NCLB mandates. This 21st Century Connections site links students, teachers and administrators to the latest resources, creative tools and educational leaders behind digital learning. Provided by Lenovo, Adobe, Intel and Futurekids, the site is hosted by Technology & Learning, NewBay Media. Visit our other sites: |
21 Century Blogs  Transitioning into Technology: A Librarian’s Reflections on Her School’s 1-to-1 Laptop Program
As my colleague Lynn Mittler noted a few weeks ago, we have not made the transition to a 1-to-1 tablet program without injury. Students and teachers alike continue to stumble over power cords, but what seems to have become a more urgent condition is technology fatigue.
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Read these articles to make sure you're in the know about the latest ideas and activities for learning in the 21st Century. Check out these tips and techniques to help those in your school district stay ahead of the curve with technology integration. Students, teachers, and districts are already reaping the benefits of 21st Century learning. Read how digital learning and one-to-one computing are making a difference. This library of resources offers data, research, and thought leadership from Lenovo, Intel, Adobe, and Futurekids.
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