Technology
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Technology is used in schools for various functions and can positively impact student achievement when implemented effectively. Research shows that consistent student access to technology, positive teacher and student attitudes, and teacher training lead to gains. Studies found increases in test scores, depth of understanding, and engagement for both general and special needs students when using technology-rich environments and software that promotes higher-order thinking. However, fully integrating technology faces hurdles of ongoing costs, support needs, and training requirements.
Technology
- 1. Erica LaVoi Technology: Where is your money going? 1
- 2. Contents How do we use Technology? How Achievement is Assessed What the Research Says Hurdles to Total Immersion Summary 2 Previou Next
- 3. How do we use technology? 3 Previou Next
- 4. How Achievement with Technology is Assessed 4 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 Technology Funding $ Spent %IncreaseinTest Scores Previou Next
- 5. How Achievement with Technology is Assessed 5 Previou Next Possess Technology Know how to Use Use for Everyday Activities Merge Curriculum and Technology Continual Revision and Upgrading Succes s!
- 6. What the Research Says Consistent student access to the technology, positive attitudes towards the technology (by both teachers and students), and teacher training in the technology led to the greatest student achievement gains Dale Mann, 1999 6 Previou Next Students in Technology rich environments showed increased achievement in preschool through higher education for both regular and special needs children. Jay Sivin-Kachala, 1998. Eighth-grade students who used simulation and higher order thinking software showed gains in math scores of up to 15 weeks above grade level as measured by NAEP Harold Wenglinsky, 1998. Computer Supported Intentional Learning Environment students surpass students in control classrooms on measures of depth of understating, reflection, and also on standardized reading language, and vocabulary tests Scardamalia and Bereiter, 1996
- 7. 7 What the Research Says Previou Next Multimedia presentations (video, sounds, images) can create stronger memory links than text alone. Zhao, 2005
- 8. Hurdles to Total Immersion 8 Previou Next Cost Result s 1990s to Today Use Cost Result s Time Training Support The Future
- 9. Summary Technology is used for many functions within the school Cant compare cost to test scores $ will always be necessary to keep up with the times All schools show improvement with implementation of technology Support from Community and Administration is NECESSARY to use Technology to its potential 9 Previou
Editor's Notes
- #4: Doug Johnson We use technology for a variety of applications. a) School/administrator/teacher efficiency- Using email, grading books, servers, data entry programs, projectors, and computers costs money too, but are not directly reflected in student grades. b) Automating instruction- using basic programs to replace teaching is easier to assess direct impacts but provide only basic knowledge tools, no upper level thinking skills. For example, reading information and testing online. c)Information processing/productivity tool- Necessary to improve student efficiency (word, excel, etc.) but also have little direct effect on student grades.
- #5: Cradler, et al It is very difficult for schools to find assessments that directly compare technology use to student achievement- how is this particular program directly affecting the student? It is not doing justice to only compare costs to overall test scores because of the various uses of technology within the districts.
- #6: Cradler, et al Testing, survey, etc- There are many applications that all take funding to accomplish. A technology plan with measurable goals must be in place to make accurate assessments. (SIERTECH)
- #7: Schacter, OHara/Pritchard Short term benefits- increased use of technology, increased standardized and national test scores, etc. Long term benefits- higher order thinking skills dramatically improved
- #9: All articles Why current technology isnt performing to potential- Programs need to be taught to the teachers and supported through administration in order to fully utilize them. This takes time and effort on the teachers part. Some teachers arent ready for full implementation as they are not tech savvy themselves. What else is needed to reach technology mastery in the school- continued support from the public and administration. Teachers need to continually improve technological skills, and schools need to continue to upgrade as information/programs become outdated.