Links between technology and authentic learning:

Links between technology and authentic learning:

Let’s ask the kids? All students say that they would rather be doing then studying. Real world education for all kids involves incorporating authentic tasks in an authentic learning environment. When this is combined with technology it creates a powerful means of creating a learning situation that is applicable and engaging. M. Lombardi provides an overview in this article about the why’s and how’s of authentic learning. There are links to powerful online learning tools and simulations for kids to create media, think critically about their own work and collaborate with others using remotely operated tools and web-based data.