. In this thought provoking session, circumstances are explored and an action plan is developed for ending techno-critique and increasing the impact of technology on teaching, learning, and student achievement.

This keynote examines the effect digital bombardment from constant exposure to digital media has on digital kids in the new digital landscape and considers the profound implications this holds for the future of education. What does the latest neuroscientific and psychological research tell us about the role of intense and frequent experiences on the brain, particularly the young and impressionable brain?

Virginia on iTunes U takes the approach of being curator of great multimedia learning resources. Rather than creating a tremendous amount of new content, we have identified, catalogued and made accessible video and audio content that supports Virginia’s educational needs and helps us move towards anywhere, anytime learning.

This presentation provideda tour of free logic puzzles for students, including: TetraVex, Blox Forever, SYA Sokoban and Number Squares.