Education Technology:

Why is it Essential to Assist

with Student Outcomes?

by Julie Channell
Educational Technology
    a. Model related to educational technology
 
    b. What is educational technology?

    c. How should it be used?

    d. Student outcomes

 
Using a Combination of Directed and
Constructivist Models for Educational
Technology
-Integrating educational technology motivates students
learning

-Lends itself to limited staff and materials

-Assists with technology challenges in the building that

impacts learning

-Assists with visual and information literacy skills

 
Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, AH (p. 45)
What is Educational Technology?
-Use of technology to support learning process
    *Equipment- easier to use and more accessible to students   
   and there are more accessibility options
    *Internet

-Assists with communication for students and teachers

 
-Assessment of student skills and data collection

-Parents are realizing that education is different for their

children then it was for them and needs to be presented
differently (Pictures, By Incorporating September 2010)
How Should Educational Technology
be Used?
1. Motivation of student to participate

2 .Enhance Instruction

3. Productivity
 Motivation
-Students are more engaged learners with technology
especially when they feel success

-Students are motivated when they can share their work with
others via technology

-Students can see how educational opportunities  link them to

the real world experiences and applications

-Students have a private learning environment where they can

have answers explained repeatedly in addition to working at
their speed
Enhance Instruction

-Allows for real life application of educational information

-Allows student to work at their speed

-Allows all students with various abilities and challenges to

access instruction with adaptations
 
-Allows for differentiation of instruction and tool use
 
Productivity
-Many programs keep data collection 
 
-Provides feedback to students regarding skills analysis

-Easier way to share information for students and staff with

supports like Microsoft Office tools and the internet

-Allows teachers to be more efficient

How does Educational Technology
Impact Learning?
• Rising scores on state tests
• Improved student attendance
• Increased student comprehension
• Motivation
• Attitude
• Strong study
• Parent and teacher support
• Improved student retention
• Improved placement in jobs
 
 Technology Impact on Learning (September 2010).
 An Example of Success Measures in Technology-Rich Schools

School Student Population Measure

Christopher Columbus Middle 91 percent, minority, 79 percent Rising scores on state tests;
School free-lunch eligible improved student attendance
Union City, NJ

Blackstock Jr. High School
Port Hueneme, CA
65 percent minority, 76 percent
Title I
Improved test scores; increased
student comprehension,
motivation, attitude; strong
student, parent, and teacher
support

East Bakersfield High School 60 percent minority, very low Improved student retention;
Bakersfield, CA English proficiency improved placement in jobs

Northbrook Middle School Largely minority, low Largely minority, low

Houston, TX socioeconomic status socioeconomic status

  Pictures, By Incorporating(September 2010)

Conclusion
Educational technology comes with many advantages to
enhance student learning and assist educators with monitoring
students learning. It assists students gain real life experience
while in the classroom.  Educational technology also provides
students with future job placement opportunities since 60% of
all jobs in the nation will requires skills in computer and network
use (Ed.Gov ¶, 11).
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