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The article I chose talks about how our learning strategies developed, and how there was more of a need for "hands on" learning. It goes on to say how one of the first objects that were used for more visual learning was the chalkboard; the chalkboard was one of the only technological advancements in classrooms for over 100 years. Because our technology has advanced so much in the last decade, things like Ipods and mobile phones are now being useful tools in the learning process also.

Cyber bullying is becoming an increased problem with kids. Kids are bullying each other through text messaging and instant messaging. When kids are constantly connected to the world through their electronic devices they seem to not be able to get away.

In the online article that I read it gave the definition of what a flash mob is and then it went on to explain the origins of flash mobs. The first flash mob in 2003 was suppose to poke fun at society and conformity and in doing it started a new way to conform without appearing to conform. The article then lists different countries flash mobs and the largest one that I could find was an international pillow fight.

This article was based on the study of people addiction to technology. It talked about how people walk around on their cells phone and ignore the real world, as well as psychiatrists studying the habits on people and technology. The article also talked about how technology is ruining the relationship between people, because it is taking away the intimacy between the people.

Using digital technology to help kids with physical disabilities develop social skills.

In 1983, Howard Gardner developed the multiple intelligences theory. There are supposedly eight different styles of learning and they are all independent of each other. It is said that the theory "has never been empirically tested" but this raises the question as to how you can possibly test such a thing. Another part of this article talks about IQ tests.

"A novel public school in New York City has taken the video game as its model for how to teach. Students use video games and design them as part of their classes. As Quest to Learn is wrapping up its first year, those behind the program say game-based learning is integral to 21st century literacy" The article took James Gee's idea and really wanted to make a school that bases its learning through video game. It talks about the idea and the system that they created and the article also addresses the issues of the pressure to meet the marks they want to show success.

No Child Left Behind has been a catalyst for collaboration between general education, special education, and all aspects of the education system

This article discusses a study done with 5-6 graders and their faculty. It talks about how allowing 24/7 access to laptops for each student in the class effects certain tasks that they are asked to complete that shows different skills.

Rose Garrett writes an article called Is Standardized Testing Failing Our Kids? which is basically questioning the purpose for taking the test. It talks about how the test hurt the students who need the help the most and is adding a lot of pressure to both the students and the teachers. It states how teachers have to teach to the test instead of teaching in a way that will not end up on paper. This article says that we should have a different kind of testing that is called performance based assessments and it is based on the idea that kids should be evaluated on what they can do and not for the purpose to see how successful they are. It allows kids to be creative and to shoe us what they actually know instead of taking a test. It seems clear that a standardized test only shows wheatear a student got the question right or wrong not how well they know the material or how well they can answer a question. The author states that until we can decided what we want kids to learn than it is hard to give them a test on things they may or may not know.

In the book "Digital media, youth, and credibility" by Miriam J. Metzger and Andrew J. Flanagin, they discuss the impact of standardized testing in classrooms. Through their perspective the two main subjects of standardized testing are math and English, leaving other subjects neglected. The passing of "No Child Left Behind" is brought up as the beginning of the standardized testing phenomena.

The number of educators who now welcome social media into the classroom is growing. Some go so far as to say that the use of services such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are an integral part of a 21st century education. This represents a sea change for educators. Until recently, most schools banned students from using social media tools in the classroom. But progressive educators say this represents a major disconnect with the world that awaits them outside the school walls. It's not protecting them today so much as handicapping them tomorrow.

Gives ideas on why embracing social media is a good idea. Talks about how a growing number of teachers are starting to use networking sites in their classroom.

The book "Must-See Websites for Busy Teachers", by Lynn Van Gorp, deals with integrating technology into the classrooms and how it affects student learning. The article points out how using technology in the classroom not only benefits the students but also benefits the teacher.

In this chapter, Whispers in the Classsroom, the author Sarita Yardi discusses how we can import kids internet use home into the classroom, through simple procedure's such as chartrooms and exploring the internet. The author uses various studies to show simple tools could enhance student learning as well as motivate them to try to learn. On study in particular was done at a university, where a chat room was created. As the year progresses students began to log onto to the chat room more and at the end of the year there were over "300,000 user entries."

This aritcle examines the realtionship between music and learning in the classroom. Shows the benefits of integrating music with students learning.

in this article, Anderson and Balsamo spreads the idea of our digitalworld and how we are surrounded with the use of this digital technologies since we live in a digital generation. The whole idea of technology can be used for educational goods or bad depending on how responsible the students use it and with the support of teacher helping the students to understand technology use for useful purposes.

article focused on the multiple forms of medias a student uses for media purposes and for their role on their local school's board. The article did two case studies, and their goal was to understand how we use technology

In Dara N. Byrn's article, The Future of (the) "Race": Identity, Discourse, and the Rise of Computer - mediated Public Spheres, Byrn argues that social networking on - line encourages the act of racism. The use of social networking increases racial and cultural discrimination, even though everyone seems to think that there are no racial or cultural boundaries when communicating with others on line. It is important to realize that social networking sites, such as AsianAvenue, BlackPlanet, and MiGente, can create racial boundaries for the young people who use them.

In the basement are our paid consultants -- members of the online watchdog group Perverted Justice. Its volunteers set up profiles of 12- or 13-year-olds, go into chat rooms, and wait to be contacted. If a man starts chatting, expresses a desire for sex and is willing to meet, the decoy then invites the man over.

This is not the link to the actual chapter, but a link about the book. I got the book from the library... In Chapter 8, Testing, Trying, and Teaching, John Bruer argues that standardized testing is not a fair way to test students. He mentions that putting a student into a percentile based on the score they get on a single test does not give a fair representation of the students learning and understanding of the material.