November 3, 2012

Technology Changing How Students Learn

Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say 
There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks, according to two surveys of teachers being released on Thursday.
New York Times

Meanwhile...


iPads work well for little kids in new preschools
In the preschool at Arlington Elementary School, “A” is for apple. It also stands for app – as in application. The 4-year-olds in this South Tacoma school are learning to use digital-world apps that turn their classroom iPads into reading, writing, spelling, speaking, coloring, counting and sorting tools.
Tacoma News Tribune