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School Sleuth John Merrow investigates the uses and misuses of technology in classrooms.
School Sleuth John Merrow investigates the uses and misuses of technology in classrooms.
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School Sleuth: The Case of the Wired Classroom
School Sleuth: The Case of the Wired Classroom
School Sleuth: The Case of the Wired Classroom
School Sleuth John Merrow digs into the uses and misuses of technology in schools.
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Skype in the Classroom
Third graders in Ardsley, NY take a virtual field trip to Uganda using Skype.
Third graders in Ardsley, NY take a virtual field trip to Uganda using Skype.
Teachers and Tech
How do teachers feel about using digital technology in the classroom?
How do teachers feel about using digital technology in the classroom?
District-wide Tech Implementation
In Los Altos School District students are computer programming and 3-D printing.
In Los Altos School District students are computer programming and 3-D printing.
The Case
Find out what worries parents about technology in the classroom.
Find out what worries parents about technology in the classroom.
Hi-tech Kindergarten
In Los Altos, CA, fourth graders teach kindergarteners how to use apps and tablets.
In Los Altos, CA, fourth graders teach kindergarteners how to use apps and tablets.
Video Games for Education
Middle school students use smart phones, tablets and videos games like Minecraft in class.
Middle school students use smart phones, tablets and videos games like Minecraft in class.