Linda Yarson, an english teacher at University Senior High School, informs readers about transforming her classroom into a 21st century technologically learning environment in her article “Extreme Classroom Makeover: Technology Edition.” Due to her school’s pilot program, the school is being refreshed with new paint, personal computing devices for students, and new technology for teachers including smartboards, projectors, document readers, and sound systems. She states this is an opportunity for her to revisit what she wants learning to look like in her classroom by taking advantage of technology. Yarson lists five positive effects of technology, which are it is a vehicle to improve student learning, engage students, support diverse learners,
