TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY?

• Teaching without technology is like trying to hit a target with an arrow

without using a bow

Why should we use technology?

Traditional teaching methods no longer engage children in the computer age (3)

Research shows that Technology

• Increases student learning (2, 4, 5)

• Increases social skills (1)

• Engages students and increases motivation and achievement (1, 5)

• Prepares students for the future (2, 3)

Data showed increases

on SAT 1 tests by 94

points and higher SAT 9

scores (2)

Using computer based

instruction increased

scores by 14 percentiles

(5)

Data showed double

the improvement with

technology use (2)

Placed special needs

students on the same

level as other students

(4)

INCREASED STUDENT LEARNING

Raises test scoresStudents with special needs or who are

disadvantages perform higher

INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING

Students learn material at a higher level and learn

problem solving skills.

Using video programs leads to problem solving skills

Simulation and higher order thinking software showed

gains of 15 weeks (5)

Using technology and communication tools develops

critical thinking skills (2)

Greater depth of understanding when using collaborative

computer applications (5)

More cooperation and

collaboration in

technology rich

classrooms (1)

Educator’s job is to prepare

students for future (3)

Tech Prep or career

academics can prepare

students for future jobs (2)

Learn about the working

world by using school to work

programs (2)

IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS

Social Skills Work Preparation

E N G A G E S S T U D E N T S A N D I N C R E A S E S M O T I VAT I O N A N D A C H I E V E M E N T

Better attitudes with computer based instruction

and cooperative group work (5)

Increased motivation in technology rich classroom

(1)

Increased achievement and motivation for special

needs children (5)

Some people would rather not

shoot the arrow with the bow

because they have seen others try

and fail .

Reasons Technology Fail

Inadequate teacher training (4)

Poor attitudes towards using

technology (5)

Technology use on ineffective

instructional methods (2, 5

WRONG TECHNOLOGY

Forming a technology

plan Wasted district

resources

Poor attitudes towards

technology (5)

WRONG TECHNOLOGY

Attitude Ineffective methods

Lack of Teacher Training

• Teacher positive attitude created higher achievement (5)

• Drill and practice use showed lower NAEP scores (5)

• Report states that few teachers are comfortable with technology (4)• Lack of teacher training can negatively affect special needs students (4)

HOW TECHNOLOGY

Need to learn how to use the bow, practice using the bow and arrows, and maintain all equipment if you

want to consistently hit the bullseye

Administrative focus on

instructional technology (3)

Professional development (3)

Implement technology to

supplement curriculum (2, 3)

Without any of these,

technology will not be

effective (3)

Would be like using the bow

to shoot the arrow, but still

missing the target

Technology plan

Menu

TEACHER TRAINING

• Score improvements when teachers are trained (5)• Trained teachers

lead to higher achievement (5)

• Teacher role imperative to understanding (2)

Proper Use• Higher order

thinking applications improve NAEP scores (2)• Higher order

thinking use raised achievement (5)

How Technology

COMPLIED DATA OF GAINS FROM TECHNOLOGY USE IN DIFFERENT

FIELDS (5)

YES TECHNOLOGY!With training and maintenance, the arrow will hit the target with

more precision and accuracy

Data from research studies shows that technology used correctly will

increase student learning on all levels (1-5)

NCLB standards will be easier to meet (2)

Saves money and time (5)

Technology increases lifelong learning (3)

Let’s use our resources to hit the bullseye! Men

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SOURCES 1. Campbell, D., Kratcoski, A., & Swan, K. (2005). Situated Learning in a

Ubiquitous Computing Environment. RCETJ. 2 (1), 17-45.

2. Cradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. (2002). How does

technology influence student learning? Learning and Leading with

Technology , 29 (8), 46–49.

3. Harvey-Woodall, A. (2009). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: How

Does It Impact Student Achievement? Retrieved on February 11, 2011, from

http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED505984.pdf

4. Hasselbring, T. S., & Glaser, C. H. W. (2000). Use of Computer Technology to

Help Students With Special Needs. The Future of Children , 10 (2), 102–122.

5. Schacter, J. (1999). The Impact of Education Technology on Student

Achievement: What the Most Current Research Has to Say. Santa Monica,

California: Milken Exchange on Education Technology.