TORONTO, September 19, 2017 – Today’s kids are highly technology savvy, but they are often inclined to use technology just for entertainment, such as playing video games. Education can also be made entertaining and fun for this generation of children by integrating technology into learning, says Professor Jennifer Jenson in the Faculty of Education. She is available for sharing her expertise with media on the below topics:
- Technology integration and implementation in K-12 schooling
- Use of technologies to support and enhance learning
- Video games and learning, including gender biases
- Teacher training and technology
- Education and new media
- Technological change and education
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Media Contacts:
Gloria Suhasini, Media Relations, York University, 416 736 2100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca
