Creating a Path for Learning in the 21st Century

"Dervishaj’s entire grade 7 math class has been outfitted with “smart pens” made by Livescribe, a start-up based in Oakland, Calif."

"These two teachers started with the “what if” question. What if we had our students write their poetry digitally? Would it make a difference? They ran into some resistance from others who said, “Why not just use pencil and paper?” Their reasons for going digital were sound. They recognized that all of us are teaching digital natives who are comfortable with all aspects of technology. They are much more comfortable than many of us who are digital immigrants. Our students already use all the tools offered in school and more."