Technology in the classroom
10 REASONS TODAY'S STUDENTS NEED TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Ashley Wainwright http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
If used correctly, will help prepare students for their future careers, which will inevitably include the use of wireless technology. Technology helps the teachers prepare students for the real world environment. As our nation becomes increasingly more technology-dependent, it becomes even more necessary that to be successful citizens, students must learn to be tech-savvy.
10 REASONS TODAY'S STUDENTS NEED TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Ashley Wainwright http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
Integrating technology in education everyday helps students stay engaged. Today's students love technology so they are sure to be interested in learning if they can use the tools they love.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
It can keep students focused for longer periods of time. The use of computers to look up information/data is a tremendous time saver, especially when used to access a comprehensive resource like the Internet to conduct research. This time-saving aspect can keep students focused on a project much longer than they would with books and paper resources, and it helps them develop better learning through exploration and research.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
It enables students to learn at their own pace. With the integration of technology, students are able to get direct, individualized instruction from the computer. This form of supplemental teaching allows them to engage with the information at times that are most convenient for them and helps them become more self-directed in the learning process.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
It makes students more excited to learn. When technology is integrated into school lessons, learners are more likely to be interested in, focused on, and excited about the subjects they are studying. Subjects that might be monotonous for some - like math and science - can be much more engaging with virtual lessons, tutoring, and the streaming of educational videos.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
It prepares students for the future. By learning to use technology in the classroom, both teachers and students will develop skills essential for the 21st century. But more than that, students will learn the critical thinking and workplace skills they will need to be successful in their futures. Education is no longer just about learning and memorizing facts and figures; it's about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
Accomplishment of More Complex Tasks Teachers for the observed classes and activities at the case study sites were nearly unanimous also in reporting that students were able to handle more complex assignments and do more with higher-order skills (see examples) because of the supports and capabilities provided by technology.
10 Major Technology Trends in Education By Chris Riedel 02/03/14 http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
An increased Interest in Online Learning Students who have not taken an online course are increasingly interested in the opportunity, citing a desire to have more control over their learning and believing that they will get more support from an online teacher.Math was the subject student were most interested in taking online, with Foreign language coming in second and science a distant third.
The Most Powerful Tool in the Classroom Posted: 10/20/2014 6:03 pm Sarah Wike Loyola http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-wike-loyola/the-most-powerful-tool-in_b_6012136.html
For thousands of years, there have generally only been two sources of knowledge in a classroom: 1) the teacher; and 2) the text book. So, is it possible that all of this could change in a matter of a few short years? Is it conceivable that educational tradition and history could be disrupted in a radical way? Is it imaginable that neither the teacher nor the textbook are the most powerful tools in the classroom in 2014? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES. The most influential tool in the classrooms of today is the Internet, and districts, schools, and/or teachers that are not dealing with this reality are truly doing a huge disservice to their students.
10 Major Technology Trends in Education By Chris Riedel 02/03/14 http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
Gaming is Growing, and the Gender Gap is Closed Of particular note is students' interest in taking gaming technology and applying it to learning difficult concepts, as well as their interest in using games as a way to explore career opportunities. Evans also noted no gender difference in students' interest in games, with younger girls actually showing more gaming activity than their male counterparts.
10 Major Technology Trends in Education By Chris Riedel 02/03/14 http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
Mobile Devices for Schoolwork Sixty percent of students are using mobile devices for anytime research, 43 percent for educational games and 40 percent for collaboration with their peers. Thirty-three percent of students surveyed use mobile devices for reminders and alerts related to their academic lives, 24 percent for taking photos of their assignments, and 18 percent for in-class polling.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
More Collaboration with Peers Another effect of technology cited by a great majority of teachers is an increased inclination on the part of students to work cooperatively and to provide peer tutoring. While many of the classrooms we observed assigned technology-based projects to small groups of students, as discussed above, there was also considerable tutoring going on around the use of technology itself. Collaboration is fostered for obvious reasons when students are assigned to work in pairs or small groups for work at a limited number of computers. In addition, the public display and greater legibility of student work creates an invitation to comment. Students often look over each others' shoulders, commenting on each others' work, offering assistance, and discussing what they are doing.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
Others spoke in terms of more general motivational effects--student satisfaction with the immediate feedback provided by the computer and the sense of accomplishment and power gained in working with technology: Technology is the ultimate carrot for students. It's something they want to master. Learning to use it enhances their self-esteem and makes them excited about coming to school. --Fifth grade teacher The computer has been an empowering tool to the students. They have a voice and it's not in any way secondary to anybody else's voice. It's an equal voice. So that's incredibly positive. Motivation to use technology is very high. --Elementary school teacher
10 Major Technology Trends in Education By Chris Riedel 02/03/14 http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
Personal Access to Mobile Devices According to the 2013 results, students overwhelmingly have access to personal mobile devices. "If there was any doubt in our mind that we were beyond the tipping point in terms of kids carrying a computer in their pocket, backpack or purse," she said, "we're there." Specifically, said Evans, 89 percent of high schools students have access to Internet-connected smart phones, while 50 percent of students in grades 3 through 5 have access to the same type of devices. High school student access to tablets tops out at 50 percent and laptops come in at 60 percent. In addition to personal access, the survey found about a third of students have access to a device (typically laptops or tablets) in their school.
10 REASONS TODAY'S STUDENTS NEED TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Ashley Wainwright http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
Student can have access to digital textbooks that are constantly updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot cheaper than those old heavy books.
10 REASONS TODAY'S STUDENTS NEED TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Ashley Wainwright http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
Students are excited about being able to use technology and therefore are more apt to learn.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
Teachers also frequently cite technology's motivational advantages in providing a venue in which a wider range of students can excel. Compared to conventional classrooms with their stress on verbal knowledge and multiple-choice test performance, technology provides a very different set of challenges and different ways in which students can demonstrate what they understand (e.g., by programming a simulation to demonstrate a concept rather than trying to explain it verbally). A related technology effect stressed by many teachers was enhancement of student self esteem. Both the increased competence they feel after mastering technology-based tasks and their awareness of the value placed upon technology within our culture, led to increases in students' (and often teachers') sense of self worth. "Students gain a sense of empowerment from learning to control the computer and to use it in ways they associate with the real world." Technology is valued within our culture. It is something that costs money and that bestows the power to add value.
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
Technology can be defined as any tool that can be used to help promote human learning, including - but not limited to - calculators, tablets (such as an iPad), Smart Boards, video cameras, digital cameras, MP3 players, Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs), and, of course, the computer. These are all innovations that have helped countless people during regular daily activities, but they can also have a profound impact on classroom learning.
The Most Powerful Tool in the Classroom Posted: 10/20/2014 6:03 pm Sarah Wike Loyola http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-wike-loyola/the-most-powerful-tool-in_b_6012136.html
The hard truth is that the tech-savvy students of today do not want to be lectured to about facts they can instantly find with the click of a button on their smart phones. Siri can often give a more comprehensive answer than many of us on any given topic. Therefore, the honest truth is that HOW we teach must change. Making students memorize rote facts and regurgitate them is no longer sensible, and educators now have the opportunity to have students think much more critically, solve problems, and use their creativity in ways they never have been pushed to do in the past. We, as facilitators, can broach broad and meaningful questions based around the units we teach, but our students can do the research, seek out the answers, and teach themselves the material.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
The most common--and in fact, nearly universal--teacher-reported effect on students was an increase in motivation. Teachers and students are sometimes surprised at the level of technology-based accomplishment displayed by students who have shown much less initiative or facility with more conventional academic tasks: The kids that don't necessarily star can become the stars. [with technology]. -Elementary school teacher
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: THE BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING On October 8, 2013 by Timothy Huneycutt http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
The rapid and widespread adoption of these technological innovations has completely changed the way we conduct our daily lives, including how knowledge is digested and taught in our classrooms - but is it a positive change?
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
The teacher is no longer the center of attention as the dispenser of information, but rather plays the role of facilitator, setting project goals and providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity.
10 Major Technology Trends in Education By Chris Riedel 02/03/14 http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/10-major-technology-trends-in-education.aspx
Use of Video for Classwork and Homework Video is another tool that has been on the rise in recent years. While her presentation focused on students, Evans noted that 46 percent of teachers are using video in in the classroom. One-third of students are accessing video online — through their own initiative — to help with their homework. Evans called this the "Khan Academy effect." Additionally, 23 percent of students are accessing video created by their teachers.
10 REASONS TODAY'S STUDENTS NEED TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Ashley Wainwright http://www.securedgenetworks.com/strategy-blog/10-Reasons-Today-s-Students-NEED-Technology-in-the-Classroom
When mobile technology is readily available in the classroom, students are able to access the most up-to-date information quicker and easier than ever before.
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
When students are using technology as a tool or a support for communicating with others, they are in an active role rather than the passive role of recipient of information transmitted by a teacher, textbook, or broadcast. The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. Moreover, when technology is used as a tool to support students in performing authentic tasks, the students are in the position of defining their goals, making design decisions, and evaluating their progress.
