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Schools that utilize educational technology effectively do so in a strategic way.  A strategic methodology promotes sustainability, or long term use, where a deep understanding of how the technology supports learning can develop, further leading to even more effective application.

starting in 1994, calculators were not only permitted, but were essentially required. The driving factors came from the level of mathematics taught and tested and the availability of graphing calculator technology. This change gave students the appropriate tool for accuracy and efficiency -- it was also the one used by most professionals who used mathematics beyond basic arithmetic

before prescribing medication, physicians often search the Medscape or Epocrates websites for the most current facts that might have significant impact on a patient's reactions to the medication. New information can be critical,

The problem is not primarily teachers or students who, in desperation, resort to cheating, but rather the conditions that drive them to such extremes

Isolation is now a choice educators make.  We have access to not only information, but each other. We need to tap into that.

if the purpose is to provide information and resources without student interaction – then a blog is best,

When selecting a wiki or blog, two factors separate them.

The microwave isn’t easier for every cooking task

But it simplified simple cooking, and consumers around the world saw it as a necessary piece of equipment

Everyone thought the iPad needed traditional computer programs to be successful

education is falling behind the curve,1 as it did during the rapid changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution.

The last major changes to cur­riculum2 were effected in the late 1800s as a response to the sudden growth in societal and human capital needs

Having students develop deep knowledge is as essential as ever. But today, we must also make that knowledge relevant.

Most profound learning happens when a student understands how her brain works and she knows the factors that affect brain development.

Too much volume leads to testing fatigue for both students and teachers and can inadvertently cause the quality of the testing to suffer

. Variety This factor has perhaps the largest impact on student success in summative assessment.