Kids Need Hands-On Tech

Professor Elliot Soloway believes that handheld computers can enrich a child's educational opportunities. He also discusses the Bush administration's education plan. (14:39 min.)

Elliot Soloway is a professor in the college of engineering and school of education at the University of Michigan. He discusses the increased presence of technology in education through the use of Palm-sized computers in the K-12 classroom and improved integration of curriculum and technology.

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