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December 2005/January 2006 | Volume 63 | Number 4

Learning in the Digital Age


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Perspectives / Speaking With an Accent

Marge Scherer

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Listen to the Natives

Marc Prensky

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

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The New WWW: Whatever, Whenever, Wherever

Tom March

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

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The Overdominance of Computers

Lowell W. Monke

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

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The Educator's Guide to the Read/Write Web

Will Richardson

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

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Technology and Achievement: The Bottom Line

Harold Wenglinsky

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

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Going One-to-One

Mark Warschauer

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

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Foiling Cyberbullies in the New Wild West

Mark Franek

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

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Resources for Promoting Online Citizenship

Patrick James Jones

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The World of Digital Storytelling

Jason Ohler

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

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Tools for the Mind

Mary Burns

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

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The Virtual Library

Joyce Kasman Valenza

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

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K–8 Virtual Schools: A Glimpse Into the Future

Mickey Revenaugh

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

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Four Takes on Technology

Susan M. Allen, Karen M. Dutt-Doner, Karen Eini, Rona Frederick, Hsueh-Hua Chuang and Ann Thompson

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

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Assistive Technologies for Reading

Ted S. Hasselbring and Margaret E. Bausch

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

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Navigating the Maze of Hypertext

Mary McNabb

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

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Taking Technology to Takoradi

Lydia DePillis

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

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All About Accountability / The Reauthorization Rumble

W. James Popham

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The Principal Connection / The Schoolhouse at Midnight

Thomas R. Hoerr

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Special Report / Digital Opportunity

Amy M. Azzam

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ASCD Community in Action

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Web Wonders / Learning in the Digital Age

Carolyn Pool

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EL Study Guide / Learning in the Digital Age

Naomi Thiers

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