Horizon Issues 14. The New Homework Return to Issues List Students may be able to complete much of their learning in locations other than school buildings. They may be able to spend more time in the real world, may be able to complete investigations and explorations without sitting in classes and may be able to replace "busy work" with "just in time learning" of life-related lessons. Schools may be less about baby-sitting and custodial care. Learning More Do a search at Electric Library and read at least 2 articles that cast light on this trend or issue. Possible search questions: new homework homework AND technology AND change (Boolean search) Visit and read through several of the following: The New Homework: Parents and Students on the Web Together The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math Blue Web"N Learning Sites HomeWork Help Librarians' Index to the Internet Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the issues pages are those of the author, Jamie McKenzie. They are meant to stimulate thought and inquiry about issues and trends, but they do contain some speculation and projection about the future. The author cannot be held responsible if some predictions and trends do not materialize or continue, especially if readers attempt to reverse some of the more disturbing trends. Listing of articles to read should not be interpreted as endorsement of the contents, products or ideas by the author. Credits: The photographs were shot by Jamie McKenzie. Copyright Policy: Materials published in From Now On may be duplicated in hard copy format for educational, nonprofit school district and university use only and may also be sent from person to person by e-mail. All other uses, transmissions and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly.

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