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An Article about whether Virtual schools are good.

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As more schools integrate digital games into learning, programs are evolving to turn students into bona fide video-game designers

Those who lean to the Right politically probably won't be interested in this article, but it fits the Left's narrative that big business has too much influence on public policy, particularly on education policy ... particularly on educational technology policy.

USA TODAY newspapers, article collections and curriculum programs effectively support the literacy and cognitive skills needed for success in college and careers by engaging students in real-world news and information. USA TODAY Education creates innovative, interactive, multi-platform learning programs that engage students with real-world information to improve their literacy and critical thinking skills and prepare them for college and career paths.

A great way to combine current events and science in the older grades. 

Interesting article!

App breaks down student participation barriers. Connect using available technology. Students share thoughts, questions, etc anonymously!

Great idea! I just read an article about polling and thought of this type of application. Students might interact more if they were not so afraid of public failure. This could gie them the anonymity they are seeking!

A series of user-friendly techniques, suggestions, tips, and advice which is focused on teaching and learning to make technology useful in the classroom.

Usage of cell phones in schools has both positive and negative sides. Cell phone may be used once out side the school but should be banned in school hours.Even school going children are using the. This wide usage of cell phones specially by school children created a lot of fuss.

Play used to gauge noncognitive skills

Key Takeaways A university-wide survey on students' mobile learning practices showed that ownership of mobile devices is high among students and that tablets are the most popular devices for academic purposes. The survey also found that mobile learning typically occurs outside the classroom, with only limited guidance from instructors.

Quote from story, "These proficiency scores do not reflect a drop in performance, but rather a raising of standards to reflect college and career readiness in the 21 century."

This Friday September 6 national "Flipped Day". Students watch video or other content at home to prepare for the school lesson.

This article includes a link to a blog started by one of this teacher's students on "educating the educators" about social media.

Students and profs use "tweets" to communicate in and outside of class.