Learning in the Digital Age

The digital natives—the kids—are restless, and the digital immigrants—the adults—must reconsider how to reach them.

In a culture permeated with multimedia-fueled instant gratification, students need portals that lead to relevant learning.

Heavy use of computers at a tender age may rob students of important social and physical experiences.

More than a place to consume information, the Internet invites users to create and publish their own contributions.

For achievement, the quality of computer work weighs more than the quantity.

A study of 10 schools reveals in which cases students benefit from having their own laptops—and provides a few caveats.

A principal suggests policies that circumvent cybermischief and foster online empathy.

By creating digital stories, students hone skills in art, critical thinking, writing, media production, and project development.

Too often, computer usage is relegated to show-and-tell rather than higher-order applications that deepen learning.

Savvy librarians help students make sense of the media jungle—online as well as offline.

What are the benefits and implications of opting for an online education at home?

From scanning handwriting on historical documents to creating culturally responsive art, these educators are integrating technology into their curriculums.

Technologies that offer background-knowledge videos and synthetic speech help struggling readers understand texts.

Reading hypertext requires that students develop sophisticated comprehension-monitoring strategies.

When her class decided to refurbish computers for students in Ghana, this student turned into a techie.