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The enduring power of print for learning in a digital world

  • Written by: Patricia A. Alexander, Professor of Psychology, University of Maryland
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Today’s students see themselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers.

Teachers, parents and policymakers certainly acknowledge the growing influence of technology and have responded in kind. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies, with...

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