Sunday, August 23, 2009

Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

This video was very interesting. This is, in my mind, what teaching is all about; finding a way to spark students' minds. When you can give them that spark, they run with it and do amazing things. Vicki Davis has found a way to empower her students.

Using interactive maps and connecting to people around the world, a history student can learn about another country and see it first hand. With technology as a major tool in the educational system, a more interactive and rewarding learning experience can be achieved.

2 comments:

  1. I agree, show a child something that sparks their imagination and they will go with it. And technology is certainly going to change everything about learning.

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