Computers4Learning

Do you believe in what Roschelle, Pea et al contended in

Changing How and What Children Learn in School with Computer-Based Technologies [2000]
Research indicates that computer technology is especially useful in developing the higher-order skills of critical thinking, analysis, and scientific inquiry. But the mere presence of computers in the classroom does not ensure their effective use.

Technology can enhance how children learn by supporting four fundamental characteristics of learning:
 * 1) active engagement,
 * 2) participation in groups,
 * 3)  frequent interaction and feedback, and
 * 4) connections to real-world contexts.

Technology as an effective learning tool is more likely when embedded in a broader education reform movement that includes improvements in teacher training, curriculum, student assessment, and a school’s capacity for change.