Jim+Wright

= General Sessions =

//November 2, 2011 - 1:30 - 2:30 PM//

I want to thank you for attending this session. I hope you found it provocative and engaging. On this page, you will find resources from the presentation and a webpage with links to cool web 2.0 tools that may help your class. If you have any questions or if I can help you or your school, please contact me.

**Links and Materials**

 * Session Powerpoint [[file:GAETC_TheWeb2.0Learner.pdf]]
 * Cool Web 2.0 Tools for Students ([])

**Session Description**
School districts spend vast sums of money on educational technology; however, for all the promises, technology has not lived up to the potential of transforming student learning (Cuban, 2001). Perhaps a major factor in transforming student achievement is a better understanding of the digital learner (Wright, 2010). This session examines the Millennial / Web 2.0 Learner and how educators can better engage the modern student to meet their diverse learning needs. The discussion includes generational learning styles, the Kaiser Family Foundation (2010) study of digital media usage, examination of the technology gap, and specifics about the M2 generation (8- to 18-Year-Olds). Additionally, various software tools will be demonstrated to increase student engagement.



Updated: 11/10/11