Student Centered Learning Team B

This article speaks directly to integrating technology into the classroom and gives examples of how it can be done in numerous classes; math, English, French. It takes a look at a school in Silicon Valley and evaluates the IPAD pilot program that the school is involved in. This is a fairly new program that is still in the process of being developed and at this time it seems that the IPADs are being used as a tool to enhance learning in the classroom. They are hoping to evolve so that IPADs become not simply an enhancement tool but rather a tool that helps transform student-centered learning. Although it sounds like there are some real advantages to having the IPADs in various courses, there are drawbacks which need to be considered before taking this route of a one to one IPAD to student ratio. The cost is certainly the largest issue. The other issues that are of concern are internet speed and stable connection in general and truly getting more out of the IPADs than just an enhancement tool. When considering technology, it is important to make sure you are buying the right piece of technology and not simply buying technology for the sake of having technology.

This article discusses the flipped classroom and relates to student centered learning. It specifically refers to a math class but is quite general. I believe it could relate to many content areas in schools.