Publisher's Synopsis
Here's a tantalizing glimpse into the classrooms of innovative educators who are using technology to connect with students, colleagues, the local community, and the world beyond. "Edutopia" offers a unique perspective on education in which technology is employed to make schools more exciting and dynamic for everyone involved - students work on real-world projects and consult with the best outside experts; teachers learn by tapping into the best people and practices in their field; and, classrooms regularly connect with the rich resources of their communities and the world beyond. A lively resource that teachers and parents will want to refer to again and again, "Edutopia" is filled with more than forty full-color photos, has a useful resource section, and comes with a unique CD-ROM that contains more than seventy minutes of video footage of these classrooms in action. "This book provides educators and parents alike with an unprecedented opportunity to see the future.;We must support the efforts of these national heroes - teachers and students from primary and secondary education, foundation and community leaders----as they use technology to make our students and our nation more competitive." - Bob Kerrey, president, New School University and former United States Senator and chair of the Congressional Web-Based Education Commission. "This book provides a glimpse of the future by showing us the best work of innovators today. Anyone involved in creating the schools of the future shoud read it." - Linda Darling-Hammond, professor, School of Education, Stanford University ""Edutopia" is an exciting guide to help teaching and learning move into the twenty-first century." - Richard Riley, former Secretary of Education.
