Technology innovation power point from leonard beck ppt 2003

Raising the Bar to Hit Student Achievement Standards

By Leonard BeckEd 633

4 Major Goals4 Major GoalsAchievement in Content Learning

Focusing on Improved Test ScoresUtilizing Higher Order Thinking and

Problem Skill DevelopmentAbility to apply learning to real-world

situationsTeacher Professional Development to

improve Student Achievement

Achievement in content area learning to Improve Achievement in content area learning to Improve Standardized Test ScoresStandardized Test Scores

Kulik’s Meta-Analysis 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.

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 Basic Skills/Computer Education 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

Higher-Order Thinking & Problem Solving

Higher-order thinking skills developed with the use of educational technologies

1. Researching skills2. Comparing and contrasting skills3. Synthesizing skills4. Analyzing skills5. 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 2002).

Applying Technology to Real World Preparations

“Research shows that when students learn to use and 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 1994).

Breaking Down

Instruction Methods

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 2009)Use of technology can help teachers understand the individual learning styles of the students they teach (Harvey-Woodall 2009).

Professional Development Aided by Technology

Staff must receive substantial support from administrators.

Professional Development that focuses on integrating technology into the classroom.

Presented within context of student-centered instructional practices.

Should be researched based.Student achievement should

be at the forefront.(Harvey-Woodall 2009)

Effectiveness of Nine Strategies from the McRel Report

1. Identifying similarities and differences2. Summarizing and note taking3. Reinforcing effort and providing

recognition4. Homework and practice5. Nonlinguistic representations6. Cooperative learning7. Setting objectives and providing feedback8. Generating and testing hypotheses9. Cues, questions, and advance organizers

Main Focus ReiteratedAchievement in Content Learning

Focusing On Improved Test ScoresUtilizing Higher Order Thinking and

Problem Skill DevelopmentAbility to apply learning to real-world

situationsTeacher Professional Development to

improve Student Achievement

The goal here today was to justify the expenditures in instructional technology for our school district.That technology aids in teaching and in learning.That student achievement can be improved by the use of innovative technology.That society is changing and the pulse of our nation rests in the ability to educate our youth in this global technological world.

ReferencesSchacter, John.  (1999). The Impact of Education

Technology on Student Achievement: What the Most Current Research Has to Say.  Santa Monica, California:  Milken Exchange on Education Technology

Cradler, John. Mcnabb, Mary. Freeman, Molly. Burchett, Richard. (2002) How Does Technology Influence Student Learning? US & Canada: Learning & Leading with Technology, Volume 29 Number 8

Harvey-Woodall, Antionette. (2009) Integrating Technology into the Classroom: How Does It Impact Student Achievement? Jackson State University, Mississippi Online Submission

Brabec, Kathy. Fisher, Kimberly. Pitler, Howard. (2004) Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports Nine Research-Proven Instructional Strategies. Denver, Colorado: Learning & Leading with Technology, Volume 31 No 5.