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Quick Fact:

According to a 2004 report, within the instant messaging Gen Y (18-27 years) age group, 46% report using IM more frequently than email. In contrast, only 18% of Gen X-ers (28-39 years) instant message more often than emailing. In older generations the percentage is even smaller.
Source:Pew Internet & American Life Project

Quote:

Beijing may be our Sputnik moment.
-- Janet Napolitano, Governor of Arizona

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Laptop Learning

By Damian Bebell

"How does teaching and learning change when students are provided with their own laptop computer?" In this presentation, learn how some researchers in Massachusetts answered this question with the help of students and teachers at South Elementary in Andover, Massachusetts..

Presentation (17 minutes)
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