A few interesting and informative articles I've collected over the past couple of months:
- Why Schools are turning to Chromebooks
- Six pillars of a 1:1 initiative
- Teachers are embracing Technology in the classroom (from PBS)
- A Bill of Rights and Principles for learning in a Digital Age
- Why integrate technology in the classroom
20 October
Chromebooks for all! Google is introducing a new chromebook with rich features and a low price tag (<$250). This looks like a very realistic possibility for our environment. Or, perhaps, a mix of chromebooks and android-based tablets.
Read the news post about it in the Official Google Blog
3 October
This is an interesting recent post in Edutopia highlighting the issue of deploying technologies for their own sake and to 'look cool'. But is it really improving learning?
21st Century Schools or 21st Century Learning
A thought provoking 10 page guide from edutopia on deploying mobile devices in the classroom.
Edutopia Mobile Learning Guide
24 September
Here are a few articles and opinion pieces which bear on the broader technology discussion. Some of the articles are not precisely "on target" but there are some interesting nuggets inside. I will continue to add items as I find them. Send my any suggestions (along with the link) to include.
Here is a brief item from CNN regarding Microsoft. Although the piece is about the health of Microsoft's business, there are some interesting implications for us in the industry trends.
CNN Article.
A couple of recent articles and blog posts regarding 21st Century Learning also have a few valuable insights, since much of the discussion regarding 21st Century learning revolves around technology and its implications.
21st Century Skills: Will Students be Prepared?
21st Century Literacy
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