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"Some call today’s students “digital natives.” Others call them the “distracted generation.” Whichever term you prefer, it’s clear they’re both far more than labels: they capture the core conflict many of us involved in education — educators, parents, and even students — feel about the use of technology in the classroom."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Digital devices are in our classrooms. Some may find this a blessing and others a curse. This post states: "The question is not, “Should we allow digital devices in the classroom?”, it’s “Now that they’re here, how can we prevent digital devices from becoming a distraction?” Seven suggestions are provided. Each is thoughtful and six provides links to additional information. What are the suggestions? * Destroy the Multitasking Myth * Rethink Smartphone Bans * Write How They Read * Use Their Unique Distraction Styles to Spark Learning * Don't Post Everything Online * Create Opportunities for Curiosity Outside the Digital Space * Teach Grit Take the time to explore some of the links. For example, in the Destroying the multitasking myth you might want to view the video The Monkey Business Illusion. In fact, you may want to share this with your students. 
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Technology and interaction - do the two go together? This post looks at how "the rise of technology...has made learning more interactive." After a short discussion this post provides links to 11 tools that may help with project-based learning. Many have free apps available. Some are browser based and others may have costs involved.
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We have to evolve to use technology in our classrooms