eSchool News online - Bias-busting tech keeps kids focused—"A handheld computer with software that randomly selects students' names is an effective tool for making sure students pay attention and do their homework, an education researcher has found. Originally intended to increase class participation and eliminate any bias in how teachers call on students for discussion, the solution also was found to increase students' attentiveness and boost their chances of success."
Posted Friday, 24-Aug-2007 17:09:27 PDT
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