Research tells us

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Research tells us

• the wise, targeted use of technology does result
  in higher test scores

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A Roadmap
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The Research
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Leading Titles for Grades 3-5
Kid Pix BroderbundReader Rabbit The Learning
Co./RiverdeepPrintshop Broderbund/Lrn
Co/RiverdeepHyperstudio Vivendi Univ./Knowledge
Adv.Math Blaster Vivendi Univ./Knowledge
Adv.AppleWorks/ClarisW Apple/ClarisOregon
Trail MECC/Lrn Co/RiverdeepMillies Math
House Edmark/RiverdeepAccelerated
Reader Advantage Learning SystemBaileys Book
House Edmark/Riverdeep
Source Education Market Research the Complete
K-12 Report. 2001
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A Tale of Two Software Packages
DevelopmentalParticipatory, In context,
Intrinsically MotivatingIncreases in IQ,
problem solving, abstract thinking and long-term
memory
Non-Developmental
50 loss of Creativity over a year
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Research on Authentic Learning
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How will I ever use this? is actually a very
good question!
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Assign Intellectually Stimulating Work

• Relevance beyond school
• Disciplined Inquiry
• Knowledge Construction

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Quality of Assignment Counts
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