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When we talked about not being a fossil, this article made me think about what I "hang on" to in my curriculum because I feel it is important.  Can I make a shift in how I teach?  I wish those who feel standardized tests are the only  measure of learning would read this also.

I remember learning about his experiment in India. Incredibly fascinating. We do need to shift how we teach and what "assessment" really means. Learning is a process and not something that ends when you have regurgitated the facts or process for the test and walked out with whatever grade. Technology has changed what it means to have the facts...essentially most have them right at their fingertips.

I know I hold onto some ways of instruction but at the same time I look at the ACT, SAT tests, that students are assessed to get into college, to make it into teaching programs or licensing now or boards for several career choices and those standardized testing methods are still there. It is a quick and easy way to separate who gets in and who doesn't. As a society we still hold onto the grading idea and individual assessment as to determine skill levels and whose got them and who doesn't. Culturally we want a way to compare kids to place them in boxes of all kinds. I really liked this article and do need to look to see what I am holding onto but this is really a bigger shift than just in education and teaching.

Interesting article about reaching our "digital natives"

This article is interesting and so are some of the posts after it. There is truth here about teaching and creating guidance but as educations we know that often we are left alone in teaching respect and responsibility and overcoming poor habits already developed is a grueling process. I agree we must teach it in all realms of a students life but there are no guarantees. I really liked the comments afterwards about the wiring of the brain. Are we making more addicts by hard wiring a brain with technology so early? Oh the psychology of it! :)

I think will be helpful

How are our students learning and how do we need to change the way that we are teaching in order to use the technology? 

An ironic, but insightful title. Perhaps technology might foster some of the "experiences that create long-term memories" that the author references.

I really enjoyed this article. Its always surprising how the intent of research and what works often morphs into practices that are not effective. Thanks for sharing. Beth

The Economist thinks we are slow, but are finally catching on! The chart that shows capital flows and transactions over the last decade or two is instructive. Apparently investors believe educational technology is the wave of the future. Look out!

Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Lowell sent this link in January and I thought it might be useful to check into