1. THESIS: Technology empowers students to achieve their educational goals by enabling them to personalize their learning, and prepares them for the future.
1.1. "Mobile technologies have a huge potential to transform education provided these technologies are designed and implemented in such a way that they are relevant to the social and cultural context of learning."
1.1.1. Keengwe, J., & Bhargava, M. (2013). Mobile learning and integration of mobile technologies in education. Educ Inf Technol Education and Information Technologies, 19(4), 737-746. doi: 10.1007/s10639-013-9250-3
1.1.2. "Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources and other technologies can increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning"
1.1.2.1. US Department of Education. (n.d.). Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning. Retrieved from http://www.ed.gov/oii-news/use-technology-teaching-and-learning
1.2. How technology can personalize learning
1.2.1. 3 learning styles
1.2.1.1. visual
1.2.1.1.1. auditory
1.2.2. technology can transform information into
1.2.2.1. visual
1.2.2.1.1. auditory
1.2.3. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences
1.2.3.1. Student's can use technology to learn in a style that benefits them.
1.3. HOW TOOLS CAN BE USED OUTSIDE SCHOOL
1.3.1. "Microsoft recently introduced its Office 365 service to 46 new markets, and it has been adopted by high-profile conpanies including Burger King, Japan Airlines, Hallmark Cards and Origin Energy."
1.3.1.1. Rubens, P. (2012). Where office 365 pays off. CIO, 26(2) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1270758969?accountid=8289