A research presentation by Christina Reynolds

Menu 1.Why Technology2.Wrong Technology3.How Technology4.Yes 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) Menu

Social Skills• More cooperation and

collaboration in technology rich classrooms (1)

Work Preparation • 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)

• Better attitudes with computer based instruction and cooperative group work (5)

• Increased achievement and motivation for special needs children (5)

• Increased motivation in technology rich classroom (1)

Some people would rather not shoot the arrow with the bow because they have seen others try and fail

• Inadequate teacher training (4)

• Poor attitudes towards using technology (5)

• Technology use on ineffective instructional methods (2, 5)

Reasons why technology

fails

• Wasted district resources

• Poor attitudes towards technology (5)

Results in

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• Forming a technology plan (3)

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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)

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

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• 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

• 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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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.