Allison Jones in Marwen's Development Office writes: "Yes, the future is now." as she forwarded me the article below. One cannot deny how technology has reshaped the way we learn and remember. I can't help but wonder about two things: 1. In an environment created in partnership with Microsoft Corp, will students be able to learn about non-Microsoft platforms, softwares, and approaches? 2. Is it seriously called the School of the Future? What is their mascot, a cyborg?
'School of the Future' opens doors
First-of-its-kind school seeks to meet the needs of 21st-century learners
By Corey Murray, Senior Editor, eSchool News
"A paperless environment; flexible classroom furniture that easily can be arranged to support collaborative, project-based learning; high-tech tools to support hands-on instruction; and a sustainable architecture designed to save thousands of dollars in energy costs--all of these innovations mark Philadelphia's new School of the Future, which opened its doors to students for the first time Sept. 7. Built in conjunction with Microsoft Corp., the school is more than just
a showcase for new technology; project leaders hope it will serve as a replicable model for other districts to follow as they look to design learning environments that can engage, motivate, and address the unique needs of every student."
URL: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=6579
Referred by: eSchool News
