Edutopia
Subtitle: success stories for learning in the digital age
By: the George Lucas Educational Foundation ; foreword by George Lucas ; Milton Chen, executive editor ; Sara Armstrong, editor
Contributors: Armstrong, Sara; Chen, Milton; George Lucas Educational Foundation
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2002
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
Subjects: School improvement programs -- United States -- Case studies; Educational innovations -- United States -- Case studies; Computer-assisted instruction -- United States -- Case studies; Internet in education -- United States -- Case studies
Genres: Case studies
Description: Offers a unique perspective on education in which technology is employed to make schools more exciting and dynamic for everyone involved--students work on real-world projects and consult with the best outside experts; teachers learn by tapping into the best people and practices in their field; and classrooms regularly connect with the rich resources of their communities and the world beyond. Edutopia is filled with more than forty full-color photos, has a useful resource section, and comes with a unique CD-ROM that contains more than seventy minutes of video footage of these classrooms in action.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-278)

System requirements: Windows: Pentium II [or better]; Windows 98/NT/ME/2000/XP; 32 MB RAM or better; 16-bit color support, Sound Blaster or compatible sound card and speakers; DirectX version 3.0 or later recommended.  Macintosh: PowerPC processor; MAC OS 8.0 or later; 32 MB RAM or better; 16-bit color support