Integrating Technology into EducationTara A. ThreadgillMinnesota State University, Moorhead

Welcome to the 21st Century

Goals • Multiple Context Learning• Higher Order Thinking/Problem Solving• Independent Thinking• Collaborative Work• Preparation for Workforce

Students Learn in Multiple Contexts

Linguistic Non-Linguistic

Group N M SD

Control 20 4.55 2.14

Text 20 5.40 2.09

Video 20 6.40 2.37

Animation 20 6.85 2.25

Moreno & Ortegano-Layne, University of New Mexico

Moreno, R. , & Ortegano-Layne, L. (2008). Do classroom exemplars promote the application of principles in teacher education? A comparison of videos, annimations, and narratives. Educational Technology Research & Development, 56(4), 449-465.

Higher-Order Thinking & Problem Solving

Pittsburg, PA Intelligent Torturing Goes to School in the Big City

Cradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. How does technology influence student learning?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(8 ), 46-56.

Integration of Information

Communication Tool

Data to Organization

Application Solving

Promotes Independent Thinking• Active Learning• Maximizes

productivity• Increased 1:1 time

Harold Wenglinsky’s National Study of

Technology’s Impact on Mathematics Achievement

Schacter, J. (1999). The impact of education technology on student achievement. Milken Exchange on Education Technology, 1-12.

Enriches Collaborative Group Work

Peer Reviewed Work

Reflection & Progressive Thought

Encourages Diverse Thinking

Applied Skill

Schacter, J. (1999). The impact of education technology on student achievement. Milken Exchange on Education Technology, 1-12.

Prepares Students for Workforce

• Effective Communication• Understand technology• Expert of programs

Brabec, K., Fisher, K., Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology supports nine research-

proven instructional strategies. Learning & Leading with Technology 31(5), 6-11.

ConclusionPreparation for Workforce

Multiple Context Learners

Higher-Order Thinking

Independent Thinking

Collaborative Work