Down to the Wire: Debating the Worth of Computers in Schools
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- Aug 13 2010 3:45 PM
Mary Kay Monson
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- Original Source:ReadWriteThink
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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students reflect on their computer use and explore various perspectives on the growing role of technology in schools. They then develop a stance on the issue to write a position paper for the U.S. Surgeon General.
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, Technology, Reading Comprehension, History-Social Science
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Brainstorming; Cooperative Learning; Discussions