1. Technology in the Classroom in the United States
A revolution in teaching and learning?

2. Key themes of the uses of technology:
Allowing for creative and innovative approaches to the existing curriculum
- Extend learning beyond the classroom (and into the home)
Expanding the curriculum and taking advantage of an increased access to knowledge
- Bring a broader, more global perspective into the classroom

3. Making Literature Interesting
English class video competition: interpreting and reimagining Shakespeare
Class website; collection of most useful comments and observations; blog posts
A resource available from home and for years to come

4. SMART BOARD: It’s a touch-screen,
which means it’s touch-sensitive!

8. http://edition. cnn. com/interactive/2010/01/world/haiti. 360/index

9. Technology in Language Classes
Listening exercises on exams: recordings of native Spanish speakers (comprehension)
Recordings of news broadcasts
Music projects

10. Beyond the Classroom and Nationwide programs/trends
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)
New York City’s laptop project
Square One: take-home, family-oriented “activity bags” with interactive CD-Roms
“Television Studio” classes and extracurricular TV production programs
Technical Application (“Tech App”) courses: robotics, lasers, design

11. Sources