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Students are already using these new technologies to problem solve in their daily lives, so their use in the classroom makes the link with student learning. This is echoed by government organizations such as NASA, NOAA, the U.S. department of energy and parent company National Geographic Society who have collaborated on a science curriculum called the Jason Project, for the purpose of "immersing students in challenging real life situations which they are connected to, through the use of multiple technologies including games, social networking, live interactivity, games and video".

//REFLECTION: These stakeholders have an interest on multiple levels. Financial investment in educational projects like this means a voice in the planning and development of national curriculum with governments. The ongoing ‘interactivity’ with educational institutions could also enable these organisations to keep tabs on potential employment candidates. The financial investment in these projects also carries financial returns, via government tax breaks along with the advertising from this project which no doubt increases consumer confidence, spending and investment in their respective organisations. On the flip// side...


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