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Journal 5: Students Teaching Students

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NETS-T 4 Wolf, T. J. (2011). Students teaching students . (2 ed., Vol. 39, pp. 32-33). International Society for Technology in Education.Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books/feeds/volumes?q=http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20110910?pg=34&search_term=students teaching students&search_term=s This article explains how middle school students were taught computer coding, 3D animation, and virtual environment basics during eight weeks.  After that occurred they were assign to create an animation or a game based on math or reading that would teach younger children learn a concept.  After their project was completed they had to present it in a classroom outside their school and their presentation was posted on YouTube and a school blog.  Through this activity students are able to learn technology tools and to teach them to younger kids enhancing and reinforcing their own learning.   While the younger students benefit from the experi