Introduction to Emerging Technologies for the Classroom: A Learning Sciences Perspective

This chapter provides a historical overview of the role of technology in schools and describes strategies used to address technological innovations in school settings. Four types of emerging technologies are then introduced: (a) technologies that support learning to understand and create; (b) technologies that support learning by collaborating; (c) technologies that support anytime, anyplace learning; and (d) technologies that support learning by gaming. A summary of each chapter presented in this volume is also provided. The chapter concludes with thoughts on future directions of emerging technologies.

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