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The Importance of Technology For Students In Our School

District

Created By: Steven SterudFor: EDU 633

Presentation MenuTechnology Usage Goals for the District

Four Topics of Discussion

Technology: Not a Cure, but a Solution

Successful School Technology

Three Major Uses of Technology

Technology Uses/Benefits

Conversation Impacts

Student Achievement Benefits

Benefits of Computer Technology

Successful Technology Impacts

Technology Usage Goals forthe District:

1. Positive effects it’ll have on students2. Students and teachers up to date on

Technology3. Challenging Technology Curriculum

Four Topics of Discussion

1 Not a cure for the classroom

2 Three Major Uses of Computer Technology

3 Conversation Impacts

4 Benefits of Technology

Technology: Not a Cure, but a Solution

Technology can have a positive impact on education!!!

Successful School Technology

Goal:By 2019 50% of our high school courses will be offered online…

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Three Major Uses of Technology

Enhance Professional ProductivityAutomating Instruction

Processing and Productivity Tool

Technology Uses/Benefits

EnhanceProfessionalProductivity

Use of SoftwarePackages

Record Student Progress

Quicker Data Tracking

Use it more often

AutomatedInstruction

Drills andPractice

Trained Instruction

Processing and Productivity

Used by all students

Use word processors, databases, etc.

Student projects

Real world

Conversation Impacts

Benefits of Conversations between teacher and students regarding computer technology…

Student Achievement Benefits

Students benefit from using computer technology daily…

Benefits of Computer Technology

Student scored higher on tests they tookStudents Learn more in less timeEnjoy classes moreHave a positive attitudePositive effects in achievement areas Student self concept improves

Successful Technology ImpactsConclusion:Seeing the benefits and impacts of computer technology in our school district for staff and students.Questions