videogames & tech have shown to improve multi-tasking skills dramatically, however, studies show that when students multi-task they show significantly lower mindfulness and recall less information
Increase of technology and visual media in society (i.e. tv and videogames) has had both significant benefits and costs. Increases in visual-spatial intelligence, but negative effects on abstract vocab, mindfulness, relfection, inductive problem solving, critical thinking and imagination.
Author argues and provides evidence that immersion through digit environments enhances education in three ways: allowing multiple perspectives, situated learning, and transfer.
Program guides students through algebra problems, success key is that is notices and corrects problems through the students work progress through each problem. Makes a lot a sense for a sequential skill and exercise like this.
Rising cost and popularity of extra-curricular tutoring and education has led to a national online tutor service that's free for students. They can access extra information, videos and multimedia, testing and recorded lectures. Allows for strong and struggling students alike to work at their own pace.
Scottish Intranet gov't system that connects all teachers, students, and parents. Provides a one-stop-shop for all in the district, teachers collaborate, post material, videos, articles, pics, etc. which the students can then browse through instead of blindly searching the web.
Emerging writing programs provide formative assessment for students to improve writing and provide more time for teacher. Tested an app and it provides very generic feedback, still needs teacher oral and written assessment.
Special edition of Science magazine regarding technology in education
dope!!!
does it makes sense to test with such multimedia since this will likely be the media student will have to communicate with in the real world?
Author gives evidence that 1:1 programs show an increase in participation, engagement, better behavior and interest and a weak correlation to writing and mathematics. However, it is noted that more is needed than issuing laptops, as test scores, critical thinking and understanding are not in direct correlation. Instructional methods needs to be improved and accurately designed for the use of technology: Research in many nations suggests that laptop programs will be most successful as part of balanced, comprehensive initiatives that address changes in education goals, curricula, teacher training, and assessment.
Open Educational Resources is a movement expanding the available information and resources for students and teachers alike. Having a commonwealth of knowledge has it's obvious benefits but what about intellectual property and the problems with economics and maintaining an infrastructure?