How Fast Is Fast Enough? by Karen Greenwood Henke
The issue of bandwidth is increasingly the question of the day at schools nationwide.

Cover Story: Career Education in the Digital Age by Susan McLester
What vocational education has to teach mainstream programs about 21^st-century learning.

Getting It Wrong by Lee Wilson
Part two of the two-part series exploring myths about video games and their learning potential.

Product Guide
Tablets Dispensed by Miguel Guhlin
A look at how to make the best decision when purchasing a slate or convertible computer.

Reviews
Leapster Story Explorers by Jamelle Jacques
The Leapster Story Explorer is a handheld gadget and personal learning tool geared toward Spanish-speaking English learners.
Also: Start Editing Now!—transforming your classroom into a movie studio is just a drag and drop away.

What's New
Interwrite Learning, Hamilton Wired Headphones, Educational Systemics TeleScope for K-12, and School Web Lockers.

Editor's Desk
The Nation Rediscovers Voc Ed by Susan McLester

News & Trends
Bulletproof backpacks are the latest must-have school accessory, Negroponte brings his XO home, and a new tool for your own rubric. by T&L Editors

Higher Ed
RateMyProgram.com by Scott McLeod
A bright idea for students who want to rate college programs.

Point of View
Critical Evaluation in the Collaborative Era by Kathy Schrock
The role of a wiki in developing authentic research skills.

How To
You Can Take It With You by Jeffrey Branzburg
Integrating video segments in curriculum with ease.

Emerging Tech
Word by Word by Lindsay Oishi
Rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) can improve reading comprehension.

Bottom Line

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