The Learning Return on Our Educational Technology Investment
This article provides an excellent overview of some of the key issues addressed by the course. They will be examined in-depth in many of the other assigned readings.
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- After reading the article, respond to one of the following questions in an e-mail message. Your response can be entered in the body of the message, or can be sent as an attachment to the message. It should be a minimum of 100 words, and a maximum of 200 words.
Don't forget:
- Question 1: The authors distinguish between "learning from" and "learning with" computers. In your own words, summarize key differences between these two approaches with respect to improving students' (1) scores on standardized tests; and (2) thinking and problem-solving skills.
E-mail your response to Dr. Madden. Use "Two approaches" in the subject line.- Question 2: The authors indicate that simply putting technology into schools is not sufficient to improve learning. Summarize, in your own words, other critical issues that must be addressed to improve learning environments
E-mail your response to Dr. Madden. Use "Other factors" in the subject line..