Marc Ritteman

Does this school district want to

improve?

If we want to improve, we must embrace technology.

Elementary student using Activboards in a presentation.

Elementary students using iPads in a cooperative learning setting.

Technology + Effective Teaching = High Test Scores Standardized Test Success

+94 on the SAT-1 Highest performers on the SAT-9 had

greater technology access. With Computer based instruction:

64th percentile Without Computer based instruction:

50th percentile

Higher Test Scores in the Content Area

Scores of Students WITHOUT Technology

Scores of student WITH Technology

At Grade Level 13 Weeks ABOVE Grade Level!

Students in my 7th grade geography class using an ActivBoard to present on Chinese fashion.

Students in my 7th grade geography

class using an ActivBoard to

present on China

Increased Use of Higher Order Thinking Skills

Students with technology access display increased aptitude in questions that require the use of higher order thinking skills.

Workforce Preparation

Students who have access to technology at school are far more likely to have the technology skills many of today’s careers require. (Burchett et al, 2006)

The Teacher is Still Key

Technology can be a catalyst towards tremendous achievement.

However, it is useless if it is not implemented with proven teaching methods.

The teacher must keep in mind that technology is there to enhance learning and increase achievement in the content area.

The state standards and desired outcomes are still the focus.

Professional Development is a Must In many of the

studies analyzed by Schacter (1999), student achievement improved only when technology implementation was accompanied by continued professional development.

ActivBoard Professional Development

Does this school district want to improve?

Do we want our students to realize their potential?