2. 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)
3. INCREASED STUDENT
LEARNING
Raises test scores Students with special needs or who are
disadvantages perform higher
Data showed increases on Data showed double the
SAT 1 tests by 94 points and improvement with technology
higher SAT 9 scores (2) use (2)
Using computer based Placed special needs students
instruction increased scores by on the same level as other
14 percentiles (5) students (4)
4. 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)
5. IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS
Social Skills Work Preparation
More cooperation and Educator’s job is to prepare
students for future (3)
collaboration in technology rich
Tech Prep or career academics can
classrooms (1) prepare students for future jobs (2)
Learn about the working world by
using school to work programs (2)
6. ENGAGES STUDENTS AND
INCREASES MOTIVATION
AND ACHIEVEMENT
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)
7. WRONG TECHNOLOGY
Some people would rather not shoot Forming a technology plan
the arrow with the bow because they
have seen others try and fail .
Wasted district resources
Reasons Technology Fail Poor attitudes towards
Inadequate teacher training (4)
technology (5)
Poor attitudes towards using
technology (5)
Technology use on ineffective
instructional methods (2, 5
8. WRONG TECHNOLOGY
Attitude Ineffective methods
• Teacher positive • Drill and practice use
attitude created higher showed lower NAEP
achievement (5) scores (5)
Lack of Teacher Training
• Report states that few teachers are
comfortable with technology (4)
• Lack of teacher training can negatively
affect special needs students (4)
9. 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
technology (3)
plan
Professional development (3)
Implement technology to supplement Without any of these, technology
curriculum (2, 3) will not be effective (3)
Would be like using the bow to
shoot the arrow, but still missing the
target
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10. TEACHER
How Technology
TRAINING
• Score improvements Proper Use
when teachers are
trained (5) • Higher order thinking
applications improve
• Trained teachers lead to NAEP scores (2)
higher achievement (5)
• Higher order
thinking use raised
achievement (5)
• Teacher role
imperative to
understanding (2)
11. COMPLIED DATA OF GAINS FROM
TECHNOLOGY USE IN DIFFERENT
FIELDS (5)
12. 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
13. 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.
Editor's Notes
Research supports that wrong use of technology can make it ineffective One wrong use is attitude When teachers have better attitudes about technology students have higher achievement, having a poor attitude will do the oppositeAnother wrong use is method of delivery Teachers that used technology for drill and practice actually had lower NAEP test scores A final wrong use is not having teachers trained A 1997 report in the President’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology shows that few teachers feel comfortable implementing technology use in the curriculum Technology can positively affect special needs students. If teachers aren’t comfortable using technology, they wont use it, and special needs students will suffer more
Now that we know technology can be effective, and we know ways that make it ineffective, we need to look at ways to make technology use successful Similar to learning how to and practicing shooting a bow 3 main factors in using technology in research proven effective methods Administration needs to be educated on the benefits of technology use and needs to focus schools on obtaining and implementing technology Teachers need to be trained on effective use of technologies and have support for when they have questions or problemsTechnology use needs to follow the curriculum goals and state standards to be effective These steps combine to form a technology plan, the technology plan will keep the school on the right track with technology use in educationWithout these 3 factors, technology will not be effective, similar to shooting the bow and arrow, but still missing the target
Research data for How technology: Teacher training is essential for technology to be effective (top left bullet) 8th grade math students showed improvements of 13 weeks above average when their teachers have professional development on using technology (bottom left) when teacher receive training on technology, their students achievement is higher Diagram shows how teacher training on computer use aids in both achievement and positive school climate Technology must be used properly in order for it to be effective(top right bullet) 8th grade students who used computers for higher order of thinking development had higher NAEP scores than students who used computers for drill and practice (middle right bullet) teachers who used computers for higher order thinking created higher achieving math students in the 4th and 8th grade (bottom right bullet) 9th grade math students who used intelligent tutor software without teacher guidance did not understand or apply new knowledge, with teacher guidance students did (source 2)
Chart shows percentile gains of students who used technology over students who did not use technology. The chart shows us a few different thingsTechnology does not have the same effectiveness in all subject areas and grade levels (most effective in special education and least effective in pre college science) Shows us that using technology does result in some gains, even if the gains are small If our goal is to better educate our students, isn’t technology a tool worth looking into? Even if it only increases student gains by 9 percentiles, isn’t a 9 percentiles gain higher than it would be otherwise? Those small gains may be the difference between meeting AYP and not meeting AYP, or the difference between a 24 on an ACT and a 26, may be enough of a difference to be eligible for a higher scholarship.
I believe that as a school district we need to say YES to technology! Similar to a bow and arrow, with training and maintenance technology will help us reach our educational goalsLets review the research: read bullet 2, and keep in mind those wrong ways to use technologyTechnology will benefit the school district in thatNCLB standards will be met easierTechnology saves money and time (as shown on the previous slides, students will learn materials on a higher level faster, and one additional study that has not been previously discussed showed that using basic skills and computer education was more cost effective than tutoring, smaller class sizes, and longer instructional timeTechnology will help reach one goal of education: to create lifelong learners Let’s use our resources to hit the bullseye.Open up for questionsThank you.
