1. Tech Academy: Concept Mapping Eric Wilson [email_address] Heather Fogell [email_address]

2. "Knowing content" is not sufficient in itself -- rather, students must apply knowledge to: • construct new understandings, • solve problems • make decisions • develop products and • communicate Technology can facilitate this type of learning

3. Teacher directed, memory-focused instruction Student-centered, performance-focused learning Isolated work on invented exercises Collaborative work on authentic, real-work projects Factual, literal thinking for competence Creative thinking for innovation and original solutions Transforming Learning Environments Traditional Environments Emerging Learning Landscape