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CHAPTER 11

Leveraging Technology

for Teacher Efficiency

and Effectiveness

CAN YOU IMAGINE having a teaching partner or assis-
tant who could generate exciting ideas for lessons, help
deliver instruction, reinforce students’ classroom expe-
riences, engage students in higher-level thinking, assess
students’ thinking skills, and support your professional
growth? Such a paragon would be welcome anywhere,
right? Yet, an excellent teacher’s helper capable of all this
assistance sits on your desk—your computer.

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