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Technology Makes Learning Personal
Though more schools possess the technological tools, too few use them to personalize the learning process. Meet the faculty at Forest Lake Elementary in Columbia, SC. Starting as techno novices, they now use customizable software, interactive whiteboards, digital cameras, and more to tailor lessons to the individual needs of diverse students.
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Release Date: 2/16/2003
Running Time: 08:24
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Associate Producers:
- Diane Curtis
- Leigh Iacobucci
- Miwa Yokoyama
Editor:
- Karen Sutherland
Camera Crew:
- Geoffrey Leighton
- Larry Young
- Nathan Pickens
- Joe Labonte
Narrator:
- Kris Welch
Original Music:
- Ed Bogas
Additional Footage Courtesy of
- Leighton Images
- © 2003
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
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Gain Momentum
I think this program will help save trees and its more efficent for everyone
Laptop computers are always a good way to go for a variety of reasons, one of them being that they are portable and so easy to use. I think it would be a great idea if everyone had a laptop in school. Unfortunately, I don't think the school or the people can afford them as of right now. But you can always hope for the future!
Motivation to Learn...
I think our students can achieve their potential as learners with the right motivation. Clearly, correctly used technology with focus and direction is what pushes their button. I can't wait to get my equipment to get going...