eConnections for Handhelds in Learning

Research in Support of efriendlylearning The Joliet efriendlylearning Project is supported by a vast amount of current educational research. The AVID strategies and technology integration used with the handhelds reflect best practices in teaching and learning.
Effective Teaching and Learning	21st Century Skills
Learning to Read and Reading to Learn: Making Them One The importance of implementing reading across the content areas. Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School This report calls for fifteen elements aimed at improving adolescent literacy achievement. The Case for Informational Text Reading instruction needs to focus on information text, even in younger grades. What Does Research Say About Assessment? Assessment may affect decisions about grades, advancement, placement, instructional needs, and curriculum. Read this NCREL article. Integrating Assessment and Instruction in Ways That Support Learning Explore this critical issue in assessment from NCREL. Classroom Instruction that Works Examine the nine instructional strategies most likely to increase student achievement. Metacognition Students monitoring their own learning.	National Education Technology Plan The action steps include professional development for teachers and move towards digital content. A Computer on Every Desk Support for one-to-one computing. Reading on the Internet: The Link Between Literacy and Technology How is technology changing literacy? NETS Standards for Students Technology foundational standards for students Technology Standards for Teachers Technology standards for all Illinois teachers. Preparing Teachers to Use Technology This online book provides a foundation for technology use by teachers.