ABSTRACT
“Since we’ve been doing so many real-world problems, I feel like even though I’m in fourth grade I can change the world.” This student’s words sum up the “why?” of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom: positioning students to change the world. Students deserve an education that positions them to tackle any challenge, pursue any goal, and be outfitted with the skills to meet with success. Before schools can consider what that should look like, they need to identify the why, their purpose. Why should we put all this energy, thought, money, and time into teaching children? My answer to that question is: efficacy!
