An ancient Hebrew proverb says: “Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in a different time.” In our tech-driven world, this ancient proverb is more relevant now than ever before. A survey conducted by MidAmerica Nazarene University found that technology’s place in the classroom is necessary, not just supplementary, in the digital age:
犹太谚语有云：“切勿用自身学习之法强加于晚辈。时代不同，学习之法亦有变化。”在科技驱动未来的今天，这句谚语更是再合适不过。拿撒勒大学研究表明，在科技时代将其融于课堂之中必不可少：
①73 percent of students use a tablet or laptop in the classroom everyday
73%的学生每日均在课堂中使用平板电脑；
②66 of schools supply smart devices, with 25 percent of students bringing their own devices into the classroom
66所学校提供智能设备，其中25%的学生自带电子产品上课；
③86 percent of classrooms are equipped with WiFi
86%的教室可连接无线网络；
Technology certainly makes learning more accessible for disadvantaged students, and while many educators and parents rightly worry about tech-related distractions, EdTech is increasingly becoming a vital component of the learning experience.
虽然很多教育学者与家长都担心学生会沉迷于电子设备，但无论如何科技也的确让弱势学生能够接触到更多的教育资源。教育科技愈发成为学习体验中重要的一环。
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Perlego：帮你省下买书钱
Although textbooks no longer form the foundation of classroom learning, they’re not quite obsolete yet – and for university students, they cost a pretty penny. According to Save the Student’s annual National Student Money Survey, the average UK university student spends £20 per month on textbooks. That equates to £720 over the course of an undergraduate degree. Perlego’s subscription-based textbook service aims to take some of that financial burden off students’ shoulders.
虽然纸质书本早已并非课堂必备，但对于很多学子而言，买书仍然是一笔不小的开销。据“英国学生开销调查”显示，英国大学生平均每月在书本上要花20英镑，这相当于本科生要攻读完学费需要花费720英镑。而Perlego教科书注册项目则为学生省了不少钱。
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“The current reality of science education is that we expect students to understand and learn about something they have never really seen.”“To be able to immerse oneself in a dynamic and fully interactive 3D environment will offer an unparalleled opportunity for both teacher-demonstrated and student-centered learning.”
“如今，科学教育提倡通过教育让学生理解不可见的科学与事物。”“置身于3D环境，能够让师生沉浸其中，既能辅助老师讲解，也能够让课堂以学生为中心。”
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Little Bridge：快乐学英语
London-based Little Bridge teaches English to K-12 students in more than 10,000 schools around the world using fun activities and games. Students can also practice their developing language skills with other Little Bridge users around the world through a moderated online community. A basic, free account option offering access to select learning activities and the online community makes Little Bridge an excellent choice for small classrooms with no more than 20 students.
Little Bridge创于伦敦，主要面向K-12阶段的学生，提供各式活动与游戏，寓教于乐，覆盖超过10000所学校。学员能够通过在线课堂与全球其他地方的学员共同学习英语。免费注册后，学员就可有多种学习活动可体验，同时借助在线课程的优势，体验不超过20个人的小班教学。
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