McClintock Miller, S. (2011). Student voices for change. Learning & Leading with Technology, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20110607?pg=22&pm=2&fs=1#pg22
The students at Van Meter Community School in Iowa had an amazing opportunity to participate in a one-to-one laptop program, meaning each student in grades 6-12 had their own laptop at school therefore having a technologically based education. Students collaborated with others around the world, and presented their work on blogs and other virtual medias. At the Iowa House and Senate Educatoin Appropriations Committee, staff and students discussed their experiences with the one-to-one program by creating PREZI presentations as well as demonstrating their other virtual projects. These students voiced their thoughts and opinions, thus causing a change in education.
What exactly is CEWL?
CEWL stands for Computer Efficiency Workers League, which is a technology group that was developed to assist students and teachers with any technological issues. This group of people are considered ‘experts’ at the technology, thus are able to assist others.
How effective is the students’ voice?
As depicted in this article, it is very effective. It appears that the younger generations are very technologically savvy and use this knowledge to further their education. When students are given the opportunity to enlighten others about their ideas, the impact is greater than when heard from a third party as they are able to share fist hand experiences.
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