Will co-teaching with computers improve student learning?

By Margaret Ramirez, the Hechinger Report

After 10 minutes, it’s time to do things a different way. Montero shines a red beam of light on the wall, signaling to students to take their positions. “Computer captain, please say, ‘All aboard,’” announces Montero, who favors iPads and laser pointers to paper and chalk. “All aboard!” replies Abigail Bueno, a 7-year-old with long dark braids and a dimpled smile. ) Soon, the class has split in two groups based on their particular learning needs. On the rug, Montero leads 13 students in learning about the long vowel “I” sound. At computers along the wall, the others strap on headphones and start reading books from a digital library program.

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