Category Archives: Technology

Cell Phones in the Classroom?

November 15, 2009 – 8:57 pm

In a recent article in Principal Leadership, October 2009, the principal of a large high school discussed the use of cell phones at school.  She was using cell phones to text with her students as another way to increase communication.  She stated that texting helped student report things like fights and other personal issues that [...]

By Peter Wieczorek | Also posted in Choices, High schools, Personalized Educ | Comments (0)

New Center for Research on Digital Media and Learning

November 9, 2009 – 6:44 pm

There’s little doubt that the Internet will transform schooling (read choices) and how students learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life. A newly-created Digital Media and Learning Research Hub at the University of California-Irvine will explore the impact of digital media on learning and its potential for transforming education.  The Center is funded by a $2.97 million grant from [...]

By Wayne Jennings | Also posted in Alternatives, Choices, Education Revolution, Lifelong learning, Online learning, Personalized Educ, Reform, Reports, Research | Comments (0)

Technology’s Impact on Students

June 9, 2009 – 7:13 am

Several recent articles outline the uses of technology in the classroom and give readers lots to think about.  
The first article deals with the effects of technology on students throughout their education. Lenovo to Research Tech’s Effect on Learning: Global Education Research project will study how technology affects education in and after school, from kindergarten through higher education.

Another article [...]

By Peter Wieczorek | Also posted in Articles, Online learning, Reform, Reports, Research | Comments (0)

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)

December 31, 2007 – 11:03 am
By Wayne Jennings | Also posted in Designs for Learning, International Educ, Online learning | Comments (0)