While there is little empirical evidence that the use of
technology improves student learning, the descriptive evidence of technology's affect on student social studies experiences is strong.
Does
technology improve student learning and achievement?
Not exact matches
As the United States puts ever - greater emphasis on science,
technology, engineering and mathematics education to keep competitive in the global economy, schools are trying to figure out how to
improve student learning in science.
Kate Copping - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Using Data to Develop Collaborative Practice and
Improve Student Learning Outcomes Dr Bronte Nicholls and Jason Loke, Australian Science and Mathematics School, South Australia Using New Technology for Classroom Assessment: An iPad app to measure learning in dance education Sue Mullane - Sunshine Special Developmental School, Victoria Dr Kim Dunphy - Making Dance Matter, Victoria Effective Differentiation: Changing outcomes in a multi-campus school Yvonne Reilly and Jodie Parsons - Sunshine College, Victoria Improving Numeracy Outcomes: Findings from an intervention program Michaela Epstein - Chaffey Secondary College, Victoria Workshop: Developing Rubrics and Guttman Charts to Target All Students» Zones of Proximal Development Holly Bishop - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Bree Bishop - Carwatha College P - 12, Victoria Raising the Bar: School Improvement in action Beth Gilligan, Selina Kinne, Andrew Pritchard, Kate Longey and Fred O'Leary - Dominic College, Tasmania Teacher Feedback: Creating a positive culture for reform Peta Ranieri - John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Western A
Learning Outcomes Dr Bronte Nicholls and Jason Loke, Australian Science and Mathematics School, South Australia Using New
Technology for Classroom Assessment: An iPad app to measure
learning in dance education Sue Mullane - Sunshine Special Developmental School, Victoria Dr Kim Dunphy - Making Dance Matter, Victoria Effective Differentiation: Changing outcomes in a multi-campus school Yvonne Reilly and Jodie Parsons - Sunshine College, Victoria Improving Numeracy Outcomes: Findings from an intervention program Michaela Epstein - Chaffey Secondary College, Victoria Workshop: Developing Rubrics and Guttman Charts to Target All Students» Zones of Proximal Development Holly Bishop - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Bree Bishop - Carwatha College P - 12, Victoria Raising the Bar: School Improvement in action Beth Gilligan, Selina Kinne, Andrew Pritchard, Kate Longey and Fred O'Leary - Dominic College, Tasmania Teacher Feedback: Creating a positive culture for reform Peta Ranieri - John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Western A
learning in dance education Sue Mullane - Sunshine Special Developmental School, Victoria Dr Kim Dunphy - Making Dance Matter, Victoria Effective Differentiation: Changing outcomes in a multi-campus school Yvonne Reilly and Jodie Parsons - Sunshine College, Victoria
Improving Numeracy Outcomes: Findings from an intervention program Michaela Epstein - Chaffey Secondary College, Victoria Workshop: Developing Rubrics and Guttman Charts to Target All
Students» Zones of Proximal Development Holly Bishop - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Bree Bishop - Carwatha College P - 12, Victoria Raising the Bar: School Improvement in action Beth Gilligan, Selina Kinne, Andrew Pritchard, Kate Longey and Fred O'Leary - Dominic College, Tasmania Teacher Feedback: Creating a positive culture for reform Peta Ranieri - John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Western Australia
One of the initiatives I am working with now is to
improve our blended
learning programs and to differentiate our staff development for our teachers, as well as to teach them how
technology can differentiate for their
students.
While this could be seen as damning proof that
technology does not have the capability to
improve educational outcomes, and instead provides a platform for
students to be become distracted from
learning, Andreas Schleicher, OECD director for education and skills, concluded that schools systems «need to find more effective ways to integrate
technology into teaching and
learning».
Although smart
technologies can help
improve a
student's
learning, they can also become a distraction, but what's certain is that they aren't going to be abandoned in the classroom any time soon.
Research from 2013 showed that 87 per cent of
students at Honywood found
learning easier because of their tablets, while 72 per cent felt that their work had
improved as a result of using 1:1 mobile
technology.
Access to
technology is vital, so perhaps outfitting a class with an interactive display and tablet devices, but limiting Wi - Fi access so that
students can't use their personal devices is the way to avoid distraction and
improve learning.
Experts say this tiny Asian nation is far ahead of its regional neighbors in using
technology to
improve student learning.
The article, «In Classroom of Future, Stagnant Scores,» indeed shows that bolting
technology solutions on today's existing education system is a bad strategy for
improving student learning.
If school leaders and teachers adopt blended
learning as a strategy to personalize
learning, increase
students» academic mastery, and develop
students» noncognitive skills, then the
technology will
improve along those dimensions.
But if school leaders adopt blended
learning merely to increase out - of - district enrollments, increase course offerings, boost credit completion rates, lower staffing costs, or decrease the demands placed on teachers, then blended -
learning technologies will become increasingly cheap, convenient, engaging, and easy to use without necessarily
improving students» academic or life outcomes.
How does that
technology improve teacher productivity or
student learning?
As
student Pooja Agarwal stated in her article, «If I Could Make a School,» published in the November 2001 issue of ISTE's publication
Learning & Leading with
Technology, she was excited to find other
students who shared her passion and interest in
improving the quality of educational experiences.
A review of the research indicates that information and communication
technology used in the classroom decreases
student barriers to
learning and
improves student achievement.
The IEF is an event recognizing innovative teachers and school leaders who creatively and effectively use
technology in their curriculum to help
improve the way kids
learn while increasing
student success.
The
technologies and approach to education associated with synchronous and asynchronous
learning can
improve the quality of teacher instruction,
student - teacher interactions, and
improve student -
learning outcomes.
•
Technology - based behavioral interventions — like nudging a
student to register for a course — produce consistently
improved learning outcomes.
A 1999 study by the Center for Research in Educational Policy at the University of Memphis and University of Tennessee at Knoxville found that
students using the Co-nect program, which emphasizes project - based
learning and
technology,
improved test scores in all subject areas over a two - year period on the Tennessee Value - Added Assessment System.
The federal government has a critical investment role to play in 1) supporting the replication and scale - up of the best providers through its grant programs; 2)
improving access to low - cost public facilities for charter schools through its own funds and by leveraging existing public - school space; 3) pushing states and local districts toward more equitable funding systems for all public school
students, including those in charter schools; and 4) supporting efforts to create early - stage, innovative, and scalable models that incorporate greater uses of
learning technology.
Technology an Educator Can Love Tech Team members tell us about the best hardware and software introduced to their schools or districts this year - and explain how the new technology has improved teacher productivity or student
Technology an Educator Can Love Tech Team members tell us about the best hardware and software introduced to their schools or districts this year - and explain how the new
technology has improved teacher productivity or student
technology has
improved teacher productivity or
student learning.
1:1 laptop programs have been shown to
improve students» fluency with using digital
technologies, writing skills, and engagement in
learning (Fleisher, 2012; Zucker and Light, 2009).
More and more studies show that
technology integration in the curriculum
improves students»
learning processes and outcomes.
Clearly we have the
technology — but how does
technology translate into
improved student learning?
While schools are more likely to invest in
technology that supports and enhances
students»
learning, something that is quite often pushed down the list is using edtech resources to
improve teachers» own experiences and reduce their workloads
Omaha Public Schools, under Executive Director of IMS Rob Dickson, strengthens innovation through
technology integration to serve 52,000 diverse
students and
improve learning.
Join this webinar to
learn about: •
Improving quality of life for
students and educators through blended
learning • Stretching existing or limited resources and staff • Adding project - based
learning and authentic assessments into classrooms • Selecting the right
learning management system and online curriculum • Keeping pace with global evolutions in
technology and education • Maintaining the human element in face - to - face and online course work
Living by the mantra «pedagogy before
technology», Dr Cowling works to help teachers and academics innovate with
technology,
improving student motivation and
learning outcomes, and leveraging
technology as a tool to
improve the overall education process.
Used by over 12million
students, teachers and parents worldwide, Frog works with schools to use
technology to
improve performance and personalise the
learning journey of every child.
Schools are leveraging digital
technologies to enhance
student learning,
improve professional development, and streamline administrative tasks.
Join this webinar and you will: • Get an overview of the Google for Education solution • Hear the story of White Bear Lake Schools and how they used
technology to help meet state education standards •
Learn how Google tools are being used in the classroom and how this is
improving student learning, collaboration, and innovation • Be able to pose their questions to White Bear Lake and Google
His main focus is purposeful integration of
technology to facilitate
student learning,
improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform
learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgements for his work.
But our commitment to
improving access to
technology for faculty and
students also makes for a better working and
learning environment.
According to Leslie Wilson, Project RED Team Member, «These 10 signature districts have made a definitive commitment to
improve student learning and provide personalized instruction through a meaningful integration of
technology, ongoing professional development and administrator support.
SMART revolutionized the education market with products that empower educators to
improve student outcomes by effectively implementing
technology products that support all
learning styles and environments.
Although the teacher can by no means be replaced in the classroom, hardware devices and adaptive
learning technologies are a great «assistant» to
improve students» educational experiences.
In that book, we profile not only the latest research as to how
technology and innovative practices are
improving student learning and achievement, but we back that up with what we call «innovative practices and action» sections, or IPAs.
Harness the power of today's
technology to
improve learning and engagement for
students with
learning disabilities.
What's needed is a shared vision and strategic plan for how mobile
technology will be utilized to
improve student learning outcomes that are aligned to higher standards.
Educators continually
improve their practice by
learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage
technology to
improve student learning.
His main focus is purposeful integration of
technology to facilitate
student learning,
improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform
learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgments for his work.
His main focus is the use of social media and web 2.0
technology as tools to facilitate
student learning,
improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform
learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.
We know we are not alone in our vision of using
technology to
improve education; many educators already use the Internet and digital tools to engage their
students and guide them to personalized, connected, authentic
learning.
His main focus is purposeful integration of
technology to facilitate
student learning,
improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform
learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.
To harness the power of digital
learning, we should focus more on the planning how
technology will
improve how
students learn and teachers deliver instruction rather than a
technology plan focused on hardware and software.
The grants, intended to help provide
technology to teachers and
students to
improve learning, range from $ 300,000 to $ 1.5 million a year for five years.
The new
Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (Title IV, Part A) program provides funds for programs and activities to
improve students» academic achievement by increasing the capacity of local school divisions to provide all
students with a well - rounded education;
improve school conditions for
learning; and
improve the use of
technology in order to
improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all
students.
In this white paper, we review the educational research literature about how
students learn through feedback and how educational assessment
technology can be an effective tool for teachers to
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I'm also interested in educators» perspectives on how the integration of
technology help in curriculum development that incorporate activities that enhance
student - teacher interaction, thereby
improving student - centered
learning and academic achievements.