Information Overload. Classroom Issues

Description

Many teachers argue that young people cannot spell properly and often prefer to use SMS versions of words. Other areas of concern include reading, math, and verbal communication skills. This program explores some impacts of information technology on young people in the classroom, and challenges viewers to debate whether IT is helping or hindering academic and interpersonal abilities. With expert opinions, student feedback, and statistical and historical information, the video asks how the incredible power of IT can best be harnessed for quality educational outcomes.

Runtime

16 min

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Date of Publication

[2013], c2008

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Films on Demand

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