EffectiveEducational

Technology

Presentation by: Mary Juenemann

Definitions for Consistency

Effectiveness Achievement? Effective for whom?

Definitions for Consistency

Education Are we competing? Is it the same as schooling? Formal vs. Informal

Definitions for Consistency

Technology Is it only Hardware and Software? Is it an integral part of education or is it an

add-on?

Mobile Learning

Ubiquitous Computing

Updating Technology Applications(“America’s Digital Schools 2006”)

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UbiquitousTraditional

Using Technology Consistently(Brabec, Fisher, & Pitler)

PresentationsTrack

Changes

Organizer

Microsoft Products

Brainstorming

OutlinesCreate

Projects

HomeworkAssignments

Develop Rubrics

Textbook Websites

Student Achievement

Kulik’s Meta-Analysis Study+Like classes and develop more positive attitudes

+On average, computer-based instructed students score at 64th percentile compare to 50th percentile for non-computerized instruction.

Sivin-Kachala’s Review of Research

+Technology rich environments showed increased achievement in preschool through higher education for ALL.

Student AchievementWest Virginia Initiative

Technology was more cost effective than:

Reducing class size from 35 to 20 students.

Increasing instructional time.

Cross age tutoring programs.

Student AchievementWenglinsky Study

Higher order uses of computers+Related to academic achievement for 4th and

8th grade students

+More positive school climate

+Higher Math Achievement

Consistency = Success

Professional Development

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Services for Parents

References Brabec, Kathy; Fisher, Kimberly; and Pitler, Howard. (2004, February)

Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports Nine Research-Proven Instructional Strategies. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - Learning & Leading with Technology

Deubel, Patricia. (2007, November) The Great Debate: Effectiveness of Technology in Education. T.H.E Journal

The Greaves Group, The Hayes Connection. (2006). America’s Digital Schools 2006 - A Five-Year Forecast: Mobilizing the Curriculum. Sponsored by Discovery Education and Pearson Education

Schacter, John. (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

Van ‘T Hooft, Mark. (March/April 2008). Envisioning the Future of Education: Learning While Mobile. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - Learning & Leading with Technology