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Technology can support learning as: A tutor or means to instruct A means to explore and research A tool to create, compose, store and analyze data A means to communicate

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http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ncsall/research/report1.pdf

This article identifies the steps required to implement performance accountability.

In your own words, define the characteristics of a GED performance accountability system. 

Compare your definition to the traits included in the file "GED Performance Accountability Traits." 

Implementing effective GED programs that meet the needs of the client or students is a difficult task.  There are many kinds of environments and experiences that facilitate learning.  Read "Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective Adult Learning Programs" by Dorothy D. Billington, Ph.D.
http://www.newhorizons.org/lifelong/workplace/billington.htm.

Write down the factors you believe are essential to the operation of effective learning programs. Compare your answers to those in the "Characteristics of Effective Adult Education Programs" file. 

Share an example of an effective adult program with your peers on the bulletin board.

"Smart Classrooms" are the way of the future.  Adults have many choices regarding the type of programs that they will choose to obtain their education.  Read the file entitled:  "Smart Classrooms."   Learn more about smart classrooms by reading "The Smarter College Classrooms Home Page" at http://classrooms.com/index.html.

Design a smart classroom for your program.  Include information on the technology you would use and describe the environment in which the students would be working and learning.  What challenges would you have to address to implement this smart classroom?  Post your design on the bulletin board.