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“As with many other technological changes that are unfolding in society, the integration of digital tools in schools is new and complex and does not always achieve its intended outcomes.”-Maloy, et al., Transforming Learning with New Technologies , 2017

“When assessment is seen as a multifaceted process, not a singular action of assigning grades after a test or quiz, class members learn multiple objectives and teachers gain more than a single perspective of each student’s knowledge and learning needs.”-Maloy, et al., Transforming Learning with New Technologies (2017)

“Students from different backgrounds and experiences need culturally and linguistically relevant teaching methods to be successful learners during school and later in their careers.”-Maloy, et al., Transforming Learning with New Technologies (2017)

“Multimedia in education begins with the assumption that students will find learning more interesting if more than one mode of learning is used for teaching.”-Maloy, et al., Transforming Learning with New Technologies (2017)

“Problem solving uses real-world situations and issues to actively stimulate students’ wonder and curiosity.”-Maloy, et al., Transforming Learning with New Technologies (2017)

“Providing young students with assessments and choices in their learning that are meaningful to them encourages them to be engaged learners.”-Laura McLaughlin Taddei & Stephanie Smith Budhai, Nurturing Young Innovators (2017)

“Curiouser and curiouser.”-Alice, Alice in Wonderland by C.S. Lewis

"Children are naturally curious and open to learning, but as we reiterate throughout this book, they need the support of adults in their lives who understand this."-Laura McLaughlin Taddei & Stephanie Smith Budhai, Nurturing Young Innovators (2017)

“When teachers align PBL to standards, they ensure that the learning experience is going to be worth the investment of time.”-Suzie Boss and John Larmer,  Project Based Teaching (2018)

“With digital tools, students can access text, images, and videos in a matter of clicks.”-Monica Burns,  Tasks Before Apps  (2018)

“Promoting digital citizenship through collaboration involves teaching students how to comment on posts, curate material, and share information with others through social media.” -Monica Burns, Tasks Before Apps (2018)

“Children are naturally curious and open to learning, but…they need the support of adults in their lives who understand this.”-Laura McLaughlin Taddei & Stephanie Smith Budhai, Nurturing Young Innovators (2017)

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