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world wide web module: interactive syllabus | assignment 12

The Role of the Web in Education

Select a minimum of two articles from the following sites:

  • The George Lucas Educational Foundation's Edutopia site offers a steady stream of articles on the value and impact of technology enhanced learning. Click on Topics or Videos and see what you can find. If you like what you see, you can create a user account and join in the on-going discussions.

    Edutopia

  • Marc Prensky has written a series of articles and several books on technology and learning (including the highly recommended "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants"). He has generously offered free access to these articles (in .pdf - Adobe Acrobat) format on his website.

    Marc Prensky Archives - Writings

If you are more comfortable reading hard copy, you can print the articles and read them off-line.

When you finish reading and contemplating the role of the web in education, share your reflections on the Role of the Web in Education with the instructor via email. Title your email message like this:

Activity 12: Role of the Web in Education


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