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Some of the latest technology tools for the classroom, however, promise to ease the challenges of differentiating instruction more creatively and effectively, ed-tech experts say, even in an era of high-stakes federal and state testing mandates. New applications for defining and targeting students’ academic strengths and weaknesses can help teachers create a personal playlist of lessons, tools, and activities that deliver content in ways that align with individual needs and optimal learning methods.

Preliminary data showed significant student progress toward mastering the skills targeted in the program, officials say

“By leveraging technology to play a role in the delivery of instruction,” he says, “we can help to complement what live teachers do.”

This really shouldn't surprise us. As teachers, how often do we say it is the quantity of your learning that matters more than the quality? I couldn't imagine saying this.

it depends on how they are used to support instruction, whether or not they become toys, and what you do with it when it in the hands of the user.  Accessories, apps, and scheduling matter-A LOT.

Informal, or formative assessments are about checking for understanding in an effective way in order to guide our instruction.

The schools that “get it” will be the ones that stay ahead of the tech curve. “As educators, we really need to stay on top of this stuff,” said Rios, “instead of constantly playing catch up.”

“Schools are smartening up and letting students use their tech tools in innovative ways,”

nothing really matters if we introduce technology without changing the process of learning and the way teachers teach.

Within the classroom, this means nearly any bit of factual information we need is accessible in a matter of seconds

For instance, in the Maine math study, it is hard to separate the effect of the laptops from the effect of the teacher training.

one-to-one laptop programs may simply amplify what’s already occurring — for better or worse,

As Mr. Share says in the signature file at the bottom of every e-mail he sends: “It’s not the stuff that counts — it’s what you do with it that matters.”

Wunderlist makes it downright simple to organize your daily life.

Capture sights, sounds, tastes, and anything else. Keep notes from your classes all in one place.

No matter how complex your school schedule is inClass will help you keep track of all your courses and even alert you before class so that you are never late again.

Do American students have too much homework or too little? Neither, I’d say. We ought to be asking a different question altogether. What should matter to parents and educators is this: How effectively do children’s after-school assignments advance learning?

requires sophisticated searching and processing skills

many users have not been taught how to make appropriate decisions

we must teach everyone to become responsible digital citizens