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My name is Jeena Laudal , teacher in the West Fargo Public Schools, and tonight I will be presenting information on how educational technology relates to optimum student achievement and production. This presentation is intended for the West Fargo School board and their approval on various potential technological equipment/ideas for integrating and implementing it in our schools.
In this presentation, I will be focusing on how the use of educational technology directly relates to an increase in student achievement and production. Student achievement can be expressed around a variety of situations and circumstances involving technology in the classroom. The four areas I will be concentrating on in this presentation is how technologu: Increases individual and whole class instruction Ensures high quality instruction Equips students for life during the 21 st century Shows positive gains in achievement on researcher constructed tests, standardized tests, and national tests
Technology increases individual instruction and interaction by incorporating different ways students can use various equipment types to enhance their educational environment. Teachers can customize their curriculum and pedagogy to fit individuals’ needs by using a variety of technological resources. Some of these tools include the internet, individual learning stations, and document cameras. The document cameras can project students work, one at a time. Document cameras provide students to remain engaged in their own learning. (Swan 2007) Incorporate cooperative learning when sharing about the tools, which is an instructional strategy used for incorporating technology into the classrooms. (Brabec, K., Fisher, K., & Pitler, H. 2004)
Adding appropriate technologies should help ensure high quality instruction that has the potential of maximizing student achievement. (Brabec, K., Fisher, K., & Pitler, H. 2004). Technologies capture the interest of children who are being nurtured during the rapid growth of the computer age. (Harvey-Woodall 2009) Teachers are able to individualize accordingly for each student’s developmental needs.
The last key element that relates to educational technology and student achievement is how technology provides students with work-force preparation skills. Going back to John Cradler’s article, Does Technology Influence Student Learning?, he explains that technology is an important ingredient for building a solid future career foundation for all students. Technology enhances career preparation by educating students and creating a link between academic subjects and work experiences. Technology can be useful in linking work experiences with academic subjects. Research shows that when students learn to use and apply applications used in the world of work, such as word processors, spreadsheets, computer-aided drawing, Web site development programs, and the Internet, they acquire some of the prerequisite skills for workforce preparedness. These are educational tools for the workplace. After leaving high school, most jobs require some technological background experience. Educational Tools: Word-processing tools: developing variety of documents Data Spreadsheets: organizes multiple items neatly and efficiently for review Basic Internet Search Engines: provides a resource for any idea The day where using paper and pencil is diminishing rapidly. Numerous studies have emphasized how technology directly links to individualized learning outcomes. Student of all ages are more technologically sound than ever and it’s the job of educators and administrators to be aware of the future and what it may bring.
Schacter, J. (1999). This slide will incorporate information from Schacters’ article. The article directly reflects and interprets important information that supports this talking point. A scanned copy will be provided to board members for further validity. I will use the data to reinforce my talking point. James Kulik’s (1994) research founded that students learn more in less time when they receive computer based instruction. They also score at the 64 th percentile on tests of achievement compared to students in the control conditions without computers who scored at the 50 th percentile. Jay Sivin-Kachala (1998) found a consistent pattern; those students in technology rich environments showed increased achievement in preschool through higher education for both regular and special needs children.
To review, the four areas of thought I presented on in this PowerPoint pertain to technology and how it: Increases individual and whole class instruction Ensures high quality instruction Equips students for life during the 21 st century Shows positive gains in achievement on researcher constructed tests, standardized tests, and national tests Does any board member have any questions or comments to add to the presentation? I want to thank everyone for your time and patience.
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