Lakeville schools betting on digital emphasis in classrooms by Christopher Magan

If David Mattia has a question about a lesson in his Advanced Placement chemistry class at Lakeville South High School, he has a choice: He can ask his teacher or he can turn on his laptop or smartphone and ask the "cloud."

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Mattia is part of a Lakeville schools pilot program that uses the Internet to integrate computer technology into the classroom. Mattia's teacher Jason Just puts all lectures, homework and course information online where it is accessible to his class anywhere, any time.

Students bring their own digital devices to school and are online throughout class. This allows them to research concepts and answers and collaborate with each other at their own pace.

"It is just more efficient," said Mattia, a junior.

Just's chemistry class is the beginning of a digital transition newly hired Superintendent Lisa Snyder hopes to spread to the rest of the district's 11,000 students. She presented a plan to board members Nov. 22 calling for a deep commitment to blending technology and learning.

More details, including cost projections and a timeline for implementation, are expected later month.
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Source: Pioneer Press