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Education Technology:Why is it Essential to Assist

with Student Outcomes?

by Julie Channell

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Educational Technologya. Model related to educational technology

b. What is educational technology?

c. How should it be used?

d. Student outcomes

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Using a Combination of Directed and

Constructivist Models for EducationalTechnology-Integrating educational technology motivates studentslearning

-Lends itself to limited staff and materials

-Assists with technology challenges in the building that impactslearning

-Assists with visual and information literacy skills

Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, AH (p. 45)

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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 theirchildren then it was for them and needs to be presenteddifferently (Pictures, By Incorporating September 2010)

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How Should Educational Technologybe Used?

1. Motivation of student to participate

2 .Enhance Instruction

3. Productivity

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Motivation-Students are more engaged learners with technologyespecially when they feel success

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

-Students can see how educational opportunities link them tothe real world experiences and applications

-Students have a private learning environment where they can

have answers explained repeatedly in addition to working attheir speed

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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 toaccess instruction with adaptations

-Allows for differentiation of instruction and tool use

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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

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How does Educational TechnologyImpact 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).

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An Example of Success Measures in Technology-Rich Schools

School Student Population Measure

Christopher Columbus MiddleSchoolUnion City, NJ

91 percent, minority, 79 percentfree-lunch eligible

Rising scores on state tests;improved student attendance

Blackstock Jr. High SchoolPort Hueneme, CA

65 percent minority, 76 percentTitle I

Improved test scores; increasedstudent comprehension,motivation, attitude; strong

student, parent, and teachersupport

East Bakersfield High SchoolBakersfield, CA

60 percent minority, very lowEnglish proficiency

Improved student retention;improved placement in jobs

Northbrook Middle SchoolHouston, TX Largely minority, lowsocioeconomic status Largely minority, lowsocioeconomic status

Pictures, By Incorporating(September 2010)

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Conclusion

Educational technology comes with many advantages toenhance student learning and assist educators with monitoringstudents learning. It assists students gain real life experiencewhile in the classroom. Educational technology also providesstudents with future job placement opportunities since 60% of

all jobs in the nation will requires skills in computer and networkuse (Ed.Gov , 11).

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