Monday, May 5, 2008

Think Before You Ban: A Handheld Is a Powerful Learning Tool

Think Before You Ban: A Handheld Is a Powerful Learning Tool
Monday - May 5, 2008
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Think-Before-You-Ban-A-Handheld-Is-a-Powerful-Learning-Tool-62820.html

Monday - May 5, 2008It's official: In New York City public schools there is now a ban on cell phone use. We can all understand how that might happen. As with any communication device, abuse does occur. But simultaneously, there is a wave of interest in education in 1:1 learning initiatives, meaning that educators believe in the learning benefits of one laptop for each student. Does this leave the technology world scratching its head? [More...]

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Think-Before-You-Ban-A-Handheld-Is-a-Powerful-Learning-Tool-62820.html

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