This document discusses the importance of technology in classrooms. It summarizes several studies that show how technology can improve student outcomes such as increasing test scores, improving cognitive thinking skills, preparing students for the workplace, and improving student motivation. However, the quality of the technology used is important, as simply using technology does not guarantee these benefits. When integrated properly into lessons, technology can help create well-rounded students and improve grades, test scores, cognitive development, work skills, and motivation.
ICT Role in 21st Century Education & its Challenges.pptx
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1. LOGO
Teaching Tomorrow:
The Importance of
Technology in Our
Classrooms
Heidi Selzler-Echola
2. “ If we teach today as we
did yesterday, we rob our
children of tomorrow.”
John Dewey
3. What Does Technology Mean to Us?
Increase in Test Scores
Improves Cognitive Thinking
Prepares Students for the Workplace
Improves Student Motivation
Quality of Technology
4. Increased Test Scores
Cradler Study:
Study done in West Virginia showing technology improves
standardize test scores among students.
Kulik Study:
80%
Study shows that students in technology
based instruction scored 64% higher on 60%
tests, compared with 50% higher then
those who used no technology. 40%
20%
0%
5. Improves Cognitive Thinking Skills
Studies
Apple Classrooms of Cognition and
Technology Project Technology Group
Studies done with the APTP Students that use video
suggest that technology editing software, such as
increases students’ levels Jasper, were better able to
of cognitive development. complete cognitive and
complex problems.
6. Improves Workplace Skills
Studies
Stern and Rahn Study Johnson Report
Software that uses
work-based learning Minnesota schools report
programs helps prepare technology brings
students for the workforce. work-force ideas and
expectations into a classroom.
7. Improves Motivation for School
Kulik Study:
Students develop a positive attitude towards classes in
which technology is implemented into lesson plans.
Grades Motivation
Test Scores
8. Quality of Technology
Woodall Report:
Educators must focus on ways to integrate technology into
existing goals and lesson plans.
Lei Study:
Shows that technology use needs to be of
quality in order to help improve student
test scores.
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Scores
Cognitive
Thinking
Work
Well-Rounded
Skills
Students
Motivation
Quality
10. Conclusion
Grades
Motivation
Cognitive
Technology in our
Classrooms
Quality
Work
Skills
11. LOGO
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(8), 46-49, 56.
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It Impact Student Achievement?
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Educational Technology , 41 (3), 1-19.
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Notas do Editor
I am starting this presentation with a short quote. Please keep this in mind as we discuss implementing technology into our classrooms.Technology has changed the ways in which people around the globe view and interact with the world. In an ever changing technological society, it is important to look at how technology can help us, as educators, improve the learning experience for students. With the integration of technology into classrooms, it is important to consider new challenges educators face.
Technology has been shown to help students in many different ways. Test scores, cognitive thinking abilities, workplace skills and motivation levels have all shown to increase. While integrating technology into educational settings, it is also important to remember that the quality and structure of how technology is used can influence the benefits and learning outcomes.
Many studies have shown that the use of technology in classrooms can increase standardized test scores. In a West Virginia study, Cradler, at el, says that combining technology with lesson plans for basic skills, such as math and reading, has an increase on student test scores. A study done by Kulik (1994) shows that students technology base instruction scored 64% higher on tests, compared with 50% higher then those who used no technology. Kulik's research is important, as he combined information from over 500 different studies to come to his conclusions. Although technology is not a magic bullet to raise student's test scores, it needs to be considered as an effective tool to help student's learning abilities.
Research shows the positive impact technology has on student's cognitive thinking skills.In the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow project, studies show that education infused with technology increases student’s cognitive awareness.Another study, done by the Cognition and Technology Group in 1992, shows that students who used Jasper video software were better able to complete cognitive and complex problems.Critical thinking skill are an important aspect of education, not just for academic scores, but for life-long skills. The research shows that technology can help improve cognitive skills, better preparing students for their academic and professional futures.
Lets face it, in today's workforce, technology skills are a must. Providing students with the basic technology skills they need for future careers should be considered an important goal for any educator. Stern and Rahn (1995) show that software that used work-based learning programs help prepare students for the workforce. This type of learning software prepares students for the working conditions for jobs they may be interested in. A report from Johnson (1998) shows how schools in Minnesota report technology can bring work-force ideas and expectations into a classroom.
Student's motivation is another important aspect when considering their learning goals. Many studies show that integrating technology into the classroom can help improve motivation for students.Kulik's 1994 study also showed that students develop a positive attitude towards classes when they implement technology into their lesson plans. When students are motivated, their attitude will reflect on their test scores and grades. It is all connected.
Technology can be a wonderful tool for helping students become more proficient in many areas of academic and personal study. With the introduction of technology, it is also important to remember that it needs to be used responsibly and thoughtful to ensure the intended student outcomes.Woodall (2009) states that educators must focus on ways to integrate technology into existing goals and lesson plans. Using technology without an intended learning goal will not help students learn.Lei (2009) conducted a study researching the impact of quality versus quantity in relation to technology and student achievement. His study shows that technology use needs to be of quality in order to help improve student test scores. Letting students use technology without a desired learning outcome does not improve their understanding of the topics studied.
Technology has a positive influence on many different academic areas. With high quality planning, technology creates well-rounded students.
When used correctly, technology can play a vital role in helping students' grades, cognitive abilities, work skills and motivation improve. The importance of technology in classrooms can not be overlooked. We must use technology to help our students achievedesired learning outcomes, and to keep up with students from around the globe. The quality of technology is also important. Quality must be high in order for students to walk away from their education enriched with life-long knowledge.
