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What's the most powerful resource in your classroom? Is it the formidable stack of textbooks, the
encyclopedia, the computer? As much of a reader and education technology enthusiast as I am, I believe
this most powerful resource is something else entirely. It's something collective -- the diverse
imaginations, observations, opinions, hopes and dreams of students. By empowering students, you can
engage them further in learning, provide a more democratic learning experience and, of course, find the
most powerful resource in your classroom: us.
explanation of the topic and the "Go do this at home and turn it in" moment. By getting students to
collaborate with you, they're starting to work on their own but also getting the concept reinforced.