This document discusses how technology can positively impact student learning and achievement. It notes that students who use technology in the classroom can progress 3-5 weeks ahead of peers who do not. Teachers receiving professional training on integrating technology see students progressing 13 weeks above grade level. Studies show students in 4th-8th grade using technology at school see gains on standardized tests. The document advocates for technology as an essential classroom tool that can enhance learning through multimedia, group projects, and engagement.

1. Investing in our student’s future, TODAY! Leah M. Nagel ED633

2. Overview How does technology affect student learning and achievement? Professional Training for Educations Science and Mathematics technology play an important role in our student’s understanding and learning experience Technology creates multimedia and group learning opportunities Promethean Boards/Smart Boards create learning and teaching opportunities

3. How does technology affect student learning and achievement? 4th grade students who used technology progress 3-5 weeks ahead of their peers who did not use technology Students participating in the technology-integrated school reform efforts demonstrated average increases of 94 points in combined SAT I performance

4. Professional Training for Educations Training is Essential Provides instruction on effective ways to integrate technology rich learning experiences for their students The more comfortable the teacher is with technology, the more the students will learn from it Allows teachers to bring creative and affective technology and software into the classroom to be incorporated in their curriculum Enables teachers to be more comfortable, proficient, and confident in incorporating into the classroom

5. Science and Mathematics technology play an important role in our student’s understanding and learning experience Eighth grade students who teachers receive professional technology training were reported to progress thirteen weeks above grade level In over seven hundred research studies done on students in grade fourth through eighth who had access to various technology sources at school showed positive gain on standardized tests

6. Technology creates multimedia and group learning opportunities In English language arts and social studies, teachers report observing significant change in student skills and knowledge acquired after their students’ first multimedia project Technology creates learning opportunities for students to become experts in a subject allowing them to teach and explain an activity or subject matter to a peer When you teach you learn twice!

7. Promethean Boards/Smart Boards create learning and teaching opportunities Smart Boards create opportunities for students to be engaged Effective tool for students with disabilities Access the internet for valuable educational resources Create visuals similar to students math and science books

8. Summary Professional teacher training is and effective key to student’s learning while working with technology. Studies discovered that students show positive progress on tests, research abilities, and group cooperation projects when using technology. Technology should be considered an essential classroom tool!