Cell phones, laptops, the Internet and social networking sites make teachers anxious and magnify the gap between teacher and student. The influx of devices creates a clamor, but little clarity for schools. When the author began investigating the issue, he discovered a heated debate and a spectrum of views. Then a colleague sent him Clayton…

Describes a model developed at Louisiana State University that focused on providing preservice teachers with models and practice for integrating technology into instruction by working with elementary students. Results are discussed in terms of teachers' perceptions of the role of the teacher and of themselves, students' perceptions, and attitudes…