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Alan November, an international leader in education technology, joins us for a three-part series covering student-centered learning, dynamic learning communities and 21st Century learning environments. In part one of this series, Alan explores new and emerging trends in technology integration, and discusses the kinds of information and social tools that support student-centered learning. In part two, host Sonny Magana and Alan November discuss the importance of student ownership in the learning process and the need for educational institutions to implement both technology and the correct mindset in order to make it become a reality. The series wraps up with a lively discussion in part three, featuring key components from Alan November's latest book, "Web Literacy for Educators."

Promethean, compañía líder especializada en aprendizaje interactivo, ha auspiciado el informe "Aprender sin Tiza: Uso de las Tecnologías Interactivas en el Aula", en el que se analiza el grado de penetración de las TICs en las escuelas españolas, no sólo en términos cuantitativos, sino en relación con los centros educativos europeos. El trabajo está basado en decenas de testimonios personales de expertos en educación, desde profesores habituados al uso de nuevas tecnologías en el aula hasta representantes políticos o institucionales. Todos ellos están de acuerdo en asegurar que la revolución que están imponiendo las TICs debe concretarse en que se dote al alumno de las competencias necesarias y suficientes para que, por sí mismo y a lo largo de su vida, sea capaz de buscar, obtener, procesar y transmitir información para convertirla en conocimiento. El informe, prologado por Ana García Huerta, periodista experta en Sociedad de la Información, recalca que la incorporación de las TICs en la escuela es inevitable e ineludible: vivimos sumergidos en la Sociedad de la Información y es absolutamente imprescindible que los estudiantes aprendan a moverse en el nuevo entorno. Ahora bien, para ello, "deben cambiar varios aspectos en múltiples dimensiones: la escuela misma, los métodos de evaluación, los contenidos, los profesores, los estudiantes e incluso la actitud de los padres", apunta.

Este famoso provérbio, com um forte espírito motivante, remete-me para o mundo da Educação e os desafios que as Tecnologias colocam às escolas, aos professores, aos alunos, aos pais e à sociedade em geral.

Abstract. Interactive whiteboards are being adopted in classrooms around the world. They have generally been well received, with many teachers claiming they could no longer teach without one. Others are naturally more sceptical. The article examines the evidence regarding the impact of interactive whiteboards, focusing on experience in the UK, which was one of the early adopters of the technology. A practical example from a primary setting is used to illustrate how interactive software can be used to support the delivery of teaching objectives. A number of benefits are identified. These include impact on presentation, on teaching practice, on the learning environment and on learning itself. Ultimately, it is in the latter area that the real potential of interactive whiteboards to transform education is felt to lie. Notwithstanding this, there are clearly a number of factors which affect the degree to which benefits are realised. These include practical issues, such as frequency of use and access, the teacher's attitude and skills and the process of change management when the technology is first introduced. To ensure maximum benefit, implementation therefore needs to be well thought-out and accompanied by discussion of pedagogy to ensure that the technology is effectively embedded in the learning environment.

With the start of the new school year, many teachers and students are seeking new products and technologies to help them through their upcoming academics. With the increase of teachers using blogs and wikis, and students networking and utilizing online tools, the demand for easier and more efficient ways of learning is on the rise.

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"O conhecimento constrói-se partilhando", poderia bem ser o slogan do Projecto Interact que, desde a sua génese, se tem preocupado em promover junto das escolas e professores esta necessidade de partilhar o que conhecemos e sabemos. Neste percurso, alunos, professores, pais e encarregados de educação envolvem-se nesse desejo de fazer mais e melhor pelo ensino, dando um novo fulgor ao acto de aprendizagem.

Education can change if you can change... Are prepared for it?