Playing with Playdough and Teaching with Toys

While in the car the other day, I was listening to a wonderful interview on NPR (National Public Radio) about how educators need to adapt to the needs of the changing generation of students who learn through internet and group collaboration. The report was fascinating in its explanation of how our students’ brains are actually processing differently than those of previous generations because of how they use their time with technology. It made me excited to try some new technology for the upcoming school year! However, as the radio program was mostly geared toward college-age students, it left out a major part of teaching ideas: classroom management and keeping kids engaged.

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