The document discusses the impact of technology on student learning based on research in 5 areas: 1) improved standardized test scores, 2) developing higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills, 3) workforce preparation, 4) teacher professional development, and 5) long-term planning. Research shows that technology can improve achievement, develop critical thinking, and help prepare students for the workforce when integrated properly into the curriculum. Ensuring adequate access, teacher training, and ongoing planning is key to realizing technology's benefits.
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1. The Impact ofThe Impact of
Technology on StudentTechnology on Student
LearningLearning
Bradley StrandBradley Strand
Ed 633 – Persuasive Argument PresentationEd 633 – Persuasive Argument Presentation
2. 5 Major Goals5 Major Goals
Achievement in content area learning (ImprovedAchievement in content area learning (Improved
Standardized Test Scores)Standardized Test Scores)
Higher order thinking & problem-solving skillHigher order thinking & problem-solving skill
developmentdevelopment
Workforce preparationWorkforce preparation
Teacher Professional DevelopmentTeacher Professional Development
Long term planning – “Vision”Long term planning – “Vision”
3. Achievement in content area learningAchievement in content area learning
(Improved Standardized Test Scores)(Improved Standardized Test Scores)
Kulik’s study showed students who used computer-basedKulik’s study showed students who used computer-based
instruction scored at theinstruction scored at the 6464thth
percentilepercentile on tests of achievementon tests of achievement
compared to students in the control conditions withoutcompared to students in the control conditions without
computers who scored atcomputers who scored at the 50the 50thth
percentilepercentile..
Sivin-Kachala study found that students’ attitudes towardSivin-Kachala study found that students’ attitudes toward
learning and their own self-concept improved consistentlylearning and their own self-concept improved consistently
when computers were used in instruction.when computers were used in instruction.
Dale Mann’s study of West Virginia’s (BS/CE) found it wasDale Mann’s study of West Virginia’s (BS/CE) found it was
more cost effective in improving student achievement than:more cost effective in improving student achievement than:
Class size reduction from 35 to 20Class size reduction from 35 to 20
Increasing instructional timeIncreasing instructional time
Cross age tutoring programsCross age tutoring programs
4. Achievement in content area learningAchievement in content area learning
(Improved Standardized Test Scores)(Improved Standardized Test Scores)
Study of entire state of West Virginia – 4Study of entire state of West Virginia – 4thth
& 8& 8thth
gradegrade
students – analysis of new educational technologies thatstudents – analysis of new educational technologies that
students with access to one or more of the following –students with access to one or more of the following –
showed positive gains in achievement on researchershowed positive gains in achievement on researcher
constructed tests, standardized tests and national testsconstructed tests, standardized tests and national tests
(Schacter)(Schacter)
Computer assisted instructionComputer assisted instruction
Integrated learning systems technologyIntegrated learning systems technology
Simulations and software that teaches higher orderSimulations and software that teaches higher order
thinkingthinking
Collaborative networked technologiesCollaborative networked technologies
Design & programming technologiesDesign & programming technologies
5. Higher Order Thinking & Problem-Higher Order Thinking & Problem-
Solving Skill DevelopmentSolving Skill Development
The ACOT (Apple
Classrooms of
Tomorrow) experience
appeared to result in
new learning
experiences requiring
higher level reasoning
and problem solving.
Students will
demonstrate higher
levels of motivation
and are more engaged
when using
technology which
contributes to
improved
achievement (Harvey-
Woodall)
6. Higher Order Thinking & Problem-Higher Order Thinking & Problem-
Solving Skill DevelopmentSolving Skill Development
Higher-order thinking skills developed with the use of technologies
1. Researching skills
2. Comparing and contrasting skills
3. Synthesizing skills
4. Analyzing skills
5. Evaluating 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 et al)
7. Workforce PreparationWorkforce Preparation
“Research shows that when
students learn to use &
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”
(Cradler et al)
“When content and
problem-solving
strategies meet accepted
education standards,
technology increases
mastery of vocational
and workforce skills
and helps prepare
students for work”
(Cradler et al)
“It is important to view technology as a tool,
rather than an end in itself” (Brabec et al)
9. Teacher Professional DevelopmentTeacher Professional Development
Understand the difference
of learning “from” a
computer vs. learning
“with” a computer!
(Ringstaff & Kelley)
It is important that the teacher
takes a “constructivist” view
when using technology to
improve student learning.
10. Long Term Planning – “Vision”Long Term Planning – “Vision”
Continue to plan before purchasing (Continue to plan before purchasing (“see the picture”“see the picture”))
Adequate computer-to-student ratio to provide access –Adequate computer-to-student ratio to provide access –
goal should be 1:5 (Ringstaff & Kelley)goal should be 1:5 (Ringstaff & Kelley)
Study of schools in NY indicate that in schools that hadStudy of schools in NY indicate that in schools that had
more instructional technology – as well as teacher training –more instructional technology – as well as teacher training –
the averagethe average increaseincrease in the percentage of high schoolin the percentage of high school
students who took & passed the state Regents exam instudents who took & passed the state Regents exam in
mathematics was 7.5 (Ringstaff & Kelley)mathematics was 7.5 (Ringstaff & Kelley)
Revisit technology plan on an ongoing processRevisit technology plan on an ongoing process
Build ongoing costs into budgetBuild ongoing costs into budget
(Help continue to(Help continue to “paint the picture”“paint the picture”))
12. BibliographyBibliography
Brabec, K. F. (n.d.). Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports NineBrabec, K. F. (n.d.). Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports Nine
Research-Proven Instructional Strategies. Research Reports, . Retrieved October 26,Research-Proven Instructional Strategies. Research Reports, . Retrieved October 26,
2010, from2010, from http://www.mcrel.org/topics/EducationalTechnology/products/236/http://www.mcrel.org/topics/EducationalTechnology/products/236/
Cradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. (2002). How Does TechnologyCradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. (2002). How Does Technology
Influence Student Learning?Influence Student Learning? Learning & Leading with TechnologyLearning & Leading with Technology,, 2929(8), 46-56. (8), 46-56.
Harvey-Woodall, A. (2009, July 16). Integrating Technology into the Classroom:Harvey-Woodall, A. (2009, July 16). Integrating Technology into the Classroom:
How Does It Impact Student Achievement?How Does It Impact Student Achievement? Online SubmissionOnline Submission. Retrieved October. Retrieved October
26, 2010, from26, 2010, from
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accno=ED505984accno=ED505984
Ringstaff, C., & Kelley, L. (2002). The Learning Return On Our EducationalRingstaff, C., & Kelley, L. (2002). The Learning Return On Our Educational
Technology Investment - A Review of Findings from Research.Technology Investment - A Review of Findings from Research. WestEdWestEd. Retrieved. Retrieved
fromfrom http://www.wested.org/online_pubs/learning_return.pdfhttp://www.wested.org/online_pubs/learning_return.pdf
Schacter, J. (n.d.). The Impact of Educational Technology on Student Achievement:Schacter, J. (n.d.). The Impact of Educational Technology on Student Achievement:
What the Most Current Research Has to Say.What the Most Current Research Has to Say. Milken Exchange on EducationMilken Exchange on Education
TechnologyTechnology. Retrieved from. Retrieved from http://www.mff.org/pubs/ME161.pdfhttp://www.mff.org/pubs/ME161.pdf
Notas do Editor
With this slide I will start out by introducing myself and discussing my purpose for the presentation. I will discuss how technology integration is “essential” for student success.
This will be the summary of the presentation – I researched the information and came up with 5 goals to help improve the impact that the use of effective technology will have on student learning.
The presentation will begin with the following idea. Our great technology program began because many of you had a vision (‘See the picture’ of what needs to be accomplished at our school for our students with the use of technology to succeed). Some of you along with members of our staff and administration then needed to ‘sell the picture’ to get everybody onboard on what we intended to accomplish with the implementation of our technology – see the 5 major points below. It is impossible to sell the picture to everybody until the leaders decide on the best plan of action – if not then our organization will be like a boat without a rudder drifting aimlessly in the seas. We are now in the ‘painting of our picture’ stage and I would like to share with you how the technologies that you have purchased for our school have impacted student learning positively across the nation.
**This is my menu slide and allows me to jump to the correct slide dealing with each of the 5 major goals. The other slides contain a “home” link that will return the presenter to this slide.
Kulik’s study showed students who used computer-based instruction scored at the 64th percentile on tests of achievement compared to students in the control conditions without computers who scored at the 50th percentile.
Students like their classes more and develop more positive attitudes when their classes include computer-based instruction
Sivin-Kachala study found that students’ attitudes toward learning and their own self-concept improved consistently when computers were used in instruction.
Dale Mann’s study of West Virginia’s (BS/CE) found it was more cost effective in improving student achievement than:
Class size reduction from 35 to 20
Increasing instructional time
Cross age tutoring programs
Study of entire state of West Virginia – 4th & 8th grade students – analysis of new educational technologies that students with access to one or more of the following – showed positive gains in achievement on researcher constructed tests, standardized tests and national tests (Schacter)
Computer assisted instruction
Integrated learning systems technology
Simulations and softward that teaches higher order thinking
Collaborative networked technologies
Design & programming technologies
Two studies have been conducted that reinforce that technology will help students with their higher order thinking & problem-solving skill development.
Remind them about “higher-order” thinking skills – quick review of Blooms Taxonomy and the relationship to a quality education.
Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Ultimately we want to produce students who will be ready to become members of the workforce and we want them to be as prepared as possible and technology is one of the keys that will required. Technology will be an important “tool”.
Read the quotes.
Read the quote from Harvey-Woodall -- “Teachers are the key and professional development must be constantly analyzed to determine the most productive way to help teachers understand the importance of innovative ways to make the use of technology foster learning” (Harvey-Woodall)
Teachers can’t forget what makes them effective in the classroom. The key is to ENHANCE the lesson by using technology. Lesson planning should focus first on content and classroom strategies, then on ways in which technologies can enhance the lesson. (Brabec)
Learning ‘from’ computers vs. learning ‘with’ technology (Ringstaff). The uses of computer technology is constantly changing and improving and teachers need to move from simply using the computer as a tool where students learn “from” the machine to guiding the students to use the technology and learn “with” the computer.
The more advanced uses of technology support the constructivist view of learning in which the teacher is a facilitator of learning rather than the classroom’s only source of knowledge.
*
Continue to plan before purchasing (see the picture)
Adequate computer-to-student ratio to provide access – goal should be 1:5 (Ringstaff) – This will need to be stressed. And obviously requires money to become a reality.
Study of schools in NY indicate that in schools that had more instructional technology – as well as teacher training – the average increase in the percentage of hs students who too & passed the state Regents exam in mathematics was 7.5
Revisit technology plan on an ongoing process
Build ongoing costs into budget (Help continue to “paint” the picture)
Reiterate the 5 major goals to help improve the impact that the use of effective technology will have on student learning and connect the original idea of “the picture”.
See the picture
Sell the picture
Paint the picture!