Module Five: Next Generation Software (Fall 2014)

What are your thoughts on games in the instructional setting?How do you think they should be used, if at all? Go to RoyalGames and create a free account. Select Cookie Rookie and play your round expires. What was your final round and score on Cookie Rookie? What did you like/dislike about this game?

Module Four: Lessons in Storytelling and Collaboration Across the Web (Fall 2014)

After reading the research-based suggestions on the CARET Web site listed in the reading for this week, write your own version of a Recipe for Successful Technology Integration.

**Respond to at least two other postings.

Module Three: Distance Learning and Virtual Schools (Fall 2014)

Can distance learning save money? Can the needs of all participants in public education be met through distance learning or some combination of traditional classrooms and distance learning? Will distance learning help schools on the 'other' side of the digital divide catch up or further divide them?

Module Two: Beyond Basic Internet Searching (Fall 2014)

Has the Internet created a generation of cheaters? Do you see evidence of student plagiarism in your school? The Seattle Times article states that some educators suggest careful crafting of assignments is a better deterrent than detection services. What do you think? What should schools do to prevent plagiarism?

Module One: Changes in the Digital Age (Fall 2014)

If you are in Group 1, you will be a technology advocate and promote ideas similar to Marc Prensky. If you are in Group 2, you will be an advocate for less technology spending and advocate views similar to Todd Oppenheimer. Respond to the following discussion questions:

* What technology trends are having the strongest impact on society? Describe the changes.
* How have changes in society impacted the educational system? Are students different than they were 20 years ago? If so, in what ways? How does this affect the classroom?
* What proactive steps can improve the educational system? Where should schools focus educational investments?