After reading the Introduction Chapter and Chapter One (Playing the Whole Game) in the assigned book, the following questions need to be answered and discussed:

1. Provide a background of the author. In what way(s) does his background provide him with the credibility to write a book about learning theory? In what way(s) is he biased against the realities education in America today? This will initially be prepared by Group Member #2.

2. The first chapter provides an overview of the main ideas presented in the text. Which idea(s) are you most interested in learning more about? Why?

3. What does the author mean by "Learning by Wholes?" (one group answer to this will be submitted by Group Member #3)

4. Why do you think this text is assigned in a class about technology in education?