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This author makes arguments against buying iPads for children. At one point he states, "iPad isolation can lead to poor social skills at a time when kids are just learning how to interact with each other."

Interesting use of technology in the classroom. According to the article, "flipping" classes shifts the role of teachers "from the gatekeeper of knowledge to the role of the coach."

Scholastic Education, the leading provider of instructional technology for schools in the U.S., today announces FASTT Math® Next Generation, a significantly upgraded version of the country's premier math fact fluency program.

Undergrads use "free range learning," exploring the web for material about subjects of study and do not rely on the texts and assigned readings.

Why technology should not be the sole source for learning.

A different focus on technology within the ed system.

Seems like a lot of experimentation in this implementation. Unusual.

Computer-led math learning at Virginia Tech.

Interesting article and very ambitious to address an academic need, but I wonder if the instruction/test environment addresses UDL principles to appeal to a variety of learners or if the multiple choice tests target a narrow definition of math success. I added a blog post above that highlights some of technology's short comings as a platform.

Great point. My feeling is that a lot of higher ed institutions use technology as a way to cut costs, so not much attention is paid to accommodating diverse learners. If I may think back to my own undergrad experience, the prevalent assumption is that you're old enough to seek out additional support on your own when you're stuck or want to learn more. I definitely think though that more attention should be paid to applying UDL principles to educational software (yes, even for adults), so that learning can move beyond passing multiple-choice tests!

This article examines some of what we've been talking about in class, in terms of student motivation (or the lack thereof).

Play award winning free educational online games on science, math, social studies health and watch BrainPOP animated movies.

Formerly known as the Engage conference, includes a section on family gaming. Should be interesting to follow up on the conference abstract.

Zicherman argues that video games make kids better problem-solvers.

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This is a few years old, but it's interesting. I wonder how the coach/athlete relationship might relate to student/teacher relationships in the classroom.

"When you attempt to distribute mathematics through any of these media, it changes the definition of mathematics... at this moment in history, computers are not a natural working medium for mathematics."

How can we make learning easier and more likable with the help of technology? Speakers at Skillshare's first ever Penny Conference discuss ways we can redefine education, from the way we think about learning to distributing and accessing education.

The Nature Conservancy and Discovery Education today launched Nature Works Everywhere, a partnership designed to help students learn the science behind how nature helps our everyday existence and the importance of environmental conservation.

For those looking to develop educational content that can be accessed on any platform, HTML 5 offers promise.