Ms. Liu 6th Grade Science

21st Century Learning

Some interesting articles about the digital age and education.

You 2.0: The Value Of 'Deep Work' In An Age Of DistractionEvery time you give in to the buzzing notifications of our phone or computer, you pay a price: little by little, you lose your ability to focus.

Digital Note Taking Strategies That Deepen Student ThinkingDebates over note taking tend to focus on whether devices are helpful or harmful, rather than on strategies students can use to make connections between ideas regardless of the format.

How Technology Trends Have Influenced the ClassroomTeachers all over America are faced with this challenge of keeping students engaged in the classroom when their world outside of school is one of constant engagement and stimulation. Knowing the world outside of our institutional walls is only one step in addressing modern learning styles. How to act and adjust schools today is the next step in making the classroom of today ready for tomorrow.

The Connections Between Computer Use and Learning Outcomes in StudentsSeveral recent studies looking at computers and online learning found mixed-to-negative results. And they offer clues about how schools and tech companies can do better.

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