21st Century Learning
 Our world will be reshaped by the first generation of digital natives coming of age. What does this mean for our classrooms? Are we enabling learning and teaching that's in sync with digital learning styles or setting the stage for a profound disconnect between the language of teaching and the digital world of learners? On YouTube, students are sharing a vision of students today, but are we listening?
Technology Pumps Up the Learning Experience
Accessible tools, one-to-one computer-student ratios, and integration across disciplines are some of the best practices for building 21st century learning experiences. The Long Island High School for the Arts in Nassau, N.Y., uses video blogging to collaborate with students at the Canberra Grammar School in Australia. more 
 Tools for the Mind
Curriculum that focuses on teaching basic software functions misses out on technology's capability to teach higher-order thinking skills. Spreadsheets, databases, and online collaboration should trump more passive, "show-and-tell" computer applications. more
Follow the Child: New Hampshire's High Schools of the Future
New Hampshire has thrown out the Carnegie unit and redefined high schools by building them around learners' needs. Traditional definitions of learning time, learning institutions, and coursework have been replaced by individualized learning plans. more
 Thinking Strategies for Problem Solving
Supporting critical-thinking skills does not have to be a high-tech affair. Physics teacher Allen Skinner uses a developmental approach to help his students unpack the steps within the complex thinking skill of problem solving.
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 Using Popular Entertainment to Understand Literature
Students can use movies and other media as an entry point to understanding the themes and tropes of classical literature. Learn how to use "lowbrow" texts to help students make the leap to recognizing literary techniques in any narrative. more
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works
This book shows teachers how to think about using technology to help their students practice concepts, engage in higher-order thinking, and solve problems. Find out how and why technology can support Robert Marzano's nine instructional strategies in your classroom.
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