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Thoughtful slide show at ISTE about personalizing learning. Lots to use here to let the faculty understand what we mean by the term.  Our own tech plan calls for a digital backpack (I didn't know that was a trademarked concept when I used it in the tech plan!)

Tech for Teachers 

This article was published in Learning and Leading with Technology (lovingly referred to as L&L in Ed Tech world).  I try not to just list every new website I 'stumble upon' but only the ones that look as if they might actually be used by teachers.  Storify might just be one of the keepers.

This frequently updated website is an important one for Mt. Abe's transformation.  We used some of their materials in our ILO work and in the tech plan.

Public schools now provide at least one computer for every five students. They spend more than $3 billion per year on digital content. And nearly three-fourths of high school students now say they regularly use a smartphone or tablet in the classroom.

 "We need thinkers, not rememberers."

Technology, used well, is great for learners, despite the shock journalism that tries to scare us.  Responsible adults guiding young folks is always the key.  Here's a list of research to back that up.