Tech advances in the classroom -- baltimoresun.com:
"Some Baltimore County teachers will give tests starting this month via hand-held devices instead of the usual pencil and paper, in a pilot program aiming to make their jobs easier - and engage students.
'We believe that this has the potential to benefit teachers and students greatly,' said Mandi Dietrich, director of special projects, who is overseeing the pilot. The units 'can expedite testing, which of course leaves more time for other instructional activities. ... They're also instructional tools.'"
"Some Baltimore County teachers will give tests starting this month via hand-held devices instead of the usual pencil and paper, in a pilot program aiming to make their jobs easier - and engage students.
'We believe that this has the potential to benefit teachers and students greatly,' said Mandi Dietrich, director of special projects, who is overseeing the pilot. The units 'can expedite testing, which of course leaves more time for other instructional activities. ... They're also instructional tools.'"