Advancing Learning with Technology

Technology has become more and more important to society since it was first established. We all use technology in our everyday lives, since it's already we should utilize its abilities to help us. We can improve our education and overall learning capacities with the use of technology. Project Red (which is the Revolutionizing of Education). Project Red is a national research plan that was created by a team of education and industry professionals who wanted to change education for the better. It's funded by three research organizations: the Greaves Group, The Hayes Connection, and One-To-One Institute. They conduct research on technology in the classroom, focusing on 1:1 classrooms. Project Red is the first and only national study of education technology to focus on student achievement and financial implications. They work to use technology to enhance education at a low cost. Results show that 1:1 schools offer more opportunistic chances for enhacing education and returning investment than other schools. Online education possibilities also increase collaboration and student engagement.

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For more information about Project Red in general can be found at http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/great-learning/project-red-the-technology-factor.html.