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TECHNOLOGY IN RELATION TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Presenter: Kelsey WelkWest Fargo Public Schools ~ February 21, 2011
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Technology….
increases positive attitudes in teachers & students.
increases higher-order thinking skills. increases student test scores. s
erves for helping teachers in their teaching styles.
provides an increasing opportunity for student-centered instruction.
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Impact #1…Technology increases positive attitudes in teachers and students.
Increase level of motivation Fewer discipline problems
High Expectations Increase level of motivation
(Southern Regional Education Board)
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Continued…
Sivian-Kachala’s Review of the
Research
Students attitudes toward learning and
their own self-concept improved when using
computers
Kulik’s Meta-Anaylsis Study
Computer-based classes are preferred
Students develop more positive
attitudes
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Continued…
Positive outcomes when technology is incorporated
into teaching and learning.
Positive outcomes when technology is incorporated
into teaching and learning.
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Impact #2…Technology increases higher-order thinking skills.
“Research and evaluation shows that technology can enable the development of critical thinking skills when students
use technology presentation and communication tools to present,
publish, and share results of projects.”(Cradler, 2002)
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Impact #3…Technology increases student test scores.
When teachers incorporate computers into their
instruction, students’ test scores increase.
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Impact #4…Technology serves for helping teachers in their teaching styles.
Technology Tools
Uses
Talk Board For students who struggle with
communicating
Document Camera
For students who are visually learners and benefit from
modeling
Adapted Mouse For students with motor difficulties
Amplification System
For speech-impaired or hard
of hearing students
“Lesson planning should focus first on content and classroom strategies, then on ways in which
technologies can enhance the lesson.” (Brabec, p. 11)
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Impact #5…Technology provides an increasing opportunity for student-centered instruction.
Technology Tools Uses
Word Processors (Word)
Develop a variety of documents
Spreadsheets(Excel)
Organize and arrange data in a neat and
efficient way
Internet and other Search Engines
Allows the capability to search for information
PowerPoint Creating a presentation for a large group
Clicker A device for large group assessment or class
participation
Smart Board Student interaction in teaching and learning
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Conclusion…
Technology pertains to student achievement in how it…•increases positive attitudes in both teachers and students.•increases higher-order thinking skills.•increases student test scores.•serves for helping teachers in their teaching styles.•provides an increasing opportunity for student-centered instruction.Questions? Comments?
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Questions? Comments?
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