Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Help wanted – Videos of 21st century classrooms?

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Are there videos out there of 21st century classrooms in practice? In other words, has anyone captured what high-level, technology-facilitated pedagogy looks like (or might look like) in action?

If you’ve got a link, please share in the comments area!

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