Final Project for Educ 572 * Student Learning for 21^st Century Classes

Note: Final projects are grouped into (4) categories! You are required to select (1) from each category.

Review all of the projects before selecting (1). Only (4) of (16) the projects are to be completed.

The fourth group of projects involves investigating then reflecting on Student Learning & Technology:

Connecting Learning & Technology, Compare K-12 to College, Student Learning, Web’s Impact

Carefully review all of the provided choices below then decide on which of the choices is most appropriate.

Remember your choice should involve a publication and/or article that are of interest or usefulness to you.

Information on Student Learning is paramount to all K-12 Educators along with our Higher Ed counterparts.

After reviewing & selecting, complete a 1-2 page reflection on what you have gained from this investigation.

Submission for 4^th group includes a publication listed below and 1-2 page reflection on what was gained.

Categories within this 4^th group:

@ Research on Student Learning: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm

Review information on Student Learning especially the factors to consider and the implications of technology.

Reflect on information gained from research also comment on using technology to improvement achievement.

@ The Web’s Impact on Student Learning: http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16350

Technology Horizons in Education (THE) provides recent research on the impact of WWW on Student Learning.

Be sure to review all the pages at the bottom of the provided link for a complete view of THE’s research findings.

@ Connecting Student Learning & Technology: http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tec26/flash.html

This publication (web page) is sponsored by OERI & USDE and provides a variety of insights into Student Learning.

Information provided is dated and textbook oriented, but, it is interesting research. Be cautious investigating!

@ ePortfolios for K-12 Learning: http://electronicportfolios.org/blog/labels/21st-Century-Learning.html

Dr. Helen Barrett, (http://electronicportfolios.org/myportfolio/) provides information on ePortfolios for learning.

Investigate a few of the articles especially the 21st Century Learning. This is an impressive overview of ePortfolios!

Thomas E. Love  ***  Malone University * School of Education * Graduate Education ***   2008 / 2009