WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices, a new video public service announcement launched today from the Pearson Foundation and The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), spotlights students as they share their thoughts on the power of technology in their daily lives, from video production equipment to laptops to cell phones.

This PSA is the third in a series created by the Pearson Foundation and CoSN to present the points of view of key groups on technology in education. The first, Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent, features leading U.S. school superintendents. The second, Learning to Change/Changing to Learn, which previewed in Singapore during the Pearson International 2008 Conference on Science & Mathematics, shares the perspectives of an international panel of key educators and thought leaders. All three can be viewed at .; www.cosn.org; and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/PearsonFdtn.

"Every day we learn more about how different educational technologies help to transform teaching and learning," said CoSN CEO Keith Krueger. "Public service announcements like Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices act as a platform for discussion and the exchange of ideas, and help to spur innovative thinking and action."

"Learning to Change/Changing to Learn: Student Voices adds to the continuing conversation about the important role technology can play in delivering 21st century skills; and engaging and helping students to achieve essential educational goals," said Mark Nieker, President, the Pearson Foundation. "Taken together, these three videos showcase classroom practices that incorporate technology to individualize student learning."

About the Pearson Foundation
The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's (NYSE: PSO) commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The Foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities. More information on the Pearson Foundation can be found at www.pearsonfoundation.org. 

About the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
CoSN is the premier professional association for district technology leaders. The mission of CoSN is to empower K-12 district technology leaders to use technology strategically for the improvement of teaching and learning. CoSN provides leadership, community and advocacy essential for the success of these leaders.

CoSN leadership initiatives include: Cyber Security for the Digital District (www.securedistrict.org); Data-Driven Decision-Making (www.3d2know.org); Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent(www.superintendentempower.org ); Green Computing (www.cosn.org/greencomputing); IT Crisis Preparedness (www.cosn.org/ITCrisisPrep); K-12 Open Technologies (www.k12opentech.org); Small District Technology Leadership (www.cosn.org/wiki/index);Taking Total Cost of Ownership to the Classroom (www.classroomtco.org); Value of Investment (www.edtechvoi.org); and Web2.0 Policy and Leadership (http://www.cosn.org/web2_0/).

CoSN's membership is a unique blend of education and technology leaders and decision makers from the public and private sectors.  Visit www.cosn.org or phone 866.267.8747 to find out more about CoSN's programs, events and resources supporting and promoting leadership development, advocacy and connections to ensure that technology is used strategically for the improvement of teaching and learning in elementary and secondary schools.

Pearson Foundation

Pearson Foundation

Pearson (NYSE: PSO) is the global leader in educational publishing, assessment, information and services, helping people of all ages to learn at their own pace, in their own way. For students preK-12, Pearson provides effective and innovative curriculum products in all available media, educational assessment and measurement for students and teachers, student information systems, and teacher professional development and certification programs. Our respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, SuccessMaker, Waterford, AGS, PowerSchool, Chancery SMS, SASI, Pearson Inform, Teachervision.com and many others. Our comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

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