Teaching Meets Technology

Recently in staff discussions at Manitou Springs High School, teachers have been weighing the best ways to either incorporate or discourage the use of new technologies in their classrooms.  Specifically, social networking sites and the use of cell phones seems to be predominant areas of concern as arguments center around effective use of class time and engaging students interest.  In this New York Time's article by Jaques Stienberg, a Northwestern University professor has found a creative way to use technology to make class time more effective and relevant.