This essay argues that money could be better spent putting
technology in the hands of the students rather than making use of federal subsidies to increase capacities that do not aid everyday educational activities.
Whether they are connecting multimedia to their curriculum or differentiating an assignment for groups, it's now easier than ever to put high - quality
information in the hands of students.
«In 2009, I entered the world of blended learning after the school I taught at implemented a 1 to 1 laptop initiative which placed
computers in the hands of all students (grade 6 - 12) that they used in classroom and brought home with them each night.
Many billions lurk in sundry «school improvement» and «innovation» programs that could be amalgamated and then
placed in the hands of students rather than states and districts.
The program puts pets
in the hands of students who otherwise would have never gotten to spend time with these animals — kids who have never had pets because their parents either never considered having one or do not believe they have the time, money or living space to care for one.
That being said, I also believe that technology can become a babysitter and the idea of putting access to the world
in the hands of students as a babysitter is a little unnerving to me.
I appreciate how Mark Isero was able to place his trust in his students — even allowing his Amazon account to be
in the hands of his students for a month at a time.
You can explore many ways to get
breakfast in the hands of students — for some, the traditional model works well, for others a classroom delivery, grab - n - go, or Second Chance model may be a better fit.
Liam Burns, National Union of Students (NUS) president said: «Ministers» claims that their proposals will put
power in the hands of students have been shown to be spurious and it is increasingly clear that the course they are pursuing will actually restrict access to university for disadvantaged students, entrench existing social divides, and cost far more than expected.
Teachers at FLES have put electronic learning tools
in the hands of students obtaining interactive smart boards and a «Tech Zone» of eight internet - connected computers for every classroom.
By personalizing the curriculum, creating student - driven activities, and putting learning
directly in the hands of students, we end up saving energy in the long run.
These systems, such as virtual reality, ultimately derive from gaming, but it is now being used in lecture theatres, classrooms, and
in the hands of students looking for university places.
«Our three - year rollout allows us to have the latest technology
in the hands of the students so year 7 will have their device for three years and then it will be replaced.
As part of Manufacturing Experimentation and Outreach (MENTOR) program, DARPA will put 21st century tools for design and fabrication, such as 3D printers,
in the hands of students at 1,000 high schools.
As always, developing your best budget and improving your finances can help you pay down your loans more quickly — keeping you in control of your own debt, and not
in the hands of a student loan scam.
Likely the company with showcase
products in the hands of students and make the case for why its premium offerings are ultimately the better solution than the Chromebooks that have flooded the educational market in recent years — and for that matter, those $ 289 Windows S laptops.
Despite school budget shortfalls, about half the high schools in Maine have opted to move forward this fall in helping the state expand a program to put a laptop
computer in the hands of every student, while the other half explore ways to provide students with an economically viable technological alternative.
A large part of this shift involves putting learning
back in the hands of students — empowering them to take ownership over how they process and come to understand complex concepts and information.
An expert on education technology, Lehmann says putting a
laptop in the hands of every student is a «game changer», bringing the outside world into the classroom and changing the way that students and teachers interact.