How is ubiquitous technology affecting the classroom of the 21st century? Joel Handler shares his findings from Hillsborough (NJ), one of GoogleforEducation's pilot school districts in the US. With all students having their own individual device, collaborative notetaking, (inter)national video sessions and asynchronous learning are changing education into a remarkably different kind of classroom.

As Director of Technology in Hillsborough schools, Joel Handler has been instrumental in implementing a novel approach to using technology as the means of learning. He has observed how changing the paradigm of school classrooms to be creative and interactive will lead to more indepth collaboration and more engaged students. ​ Joel holds two masters degrees, one in Computer Science and another in Educational Administration from Rutgers University, and has recently been ​nominated as a member of the 2015 Consortium for School Networking Volunteer Hall of Fame.

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