The call for learning experiences that are relevant and useful in a rapidly changing society comes from all corners.
Employers charge that today's graduates are ill-equipped to enter the workforce.
Parents express concern over their children's quality of education but don't know how to make a difference. Teachers and students struggle to attach meaning and significance to the curriculum. Indeed, integrating technology into learning provides a series of opportunities to rethink not only how learning takes place but also how to build stronger communities in the process. Community involvement can underpin support for schools and students when family involvement is reduced. The importance of community connections is particularly evident for disadvantaged students.