ED 633Positive Impact of Technology

As School Systems, we are training our future citizens and workers for our communities.

We owe it to these students to do what is best for them in teaching and training, so they are prepared for the 21st century.

Technology is an important area to include in their learning to provide a positive impact on our students.

Jen Vieths

Burcheet, R., Cradler J., Freeman, M., & McNabb, M. (2002)

What research shows that when students learn to use and apply computer applications

Integration of technology

Benefits of using information technologies

Burcheet, R., Cradler J., Freeman, M., & McNabb, M. (2002)

Technology applications available for educational purposes

Processes of problem solving

Development of critical thinking skills… How can technology help?

Alberta Education (2010)

Study included 200 teachers, at 50 schools across the province and 2000 students using laptops.

Improved interactions

Importance of collaboration

Visionary leaders

Antoinette Harvey-Woodall (2009)

Traditional methods of teaching

Technology can serve as a catalyst

Educational technology

Technology proves most powerful when…

Students demonstrate higher levels of motivation and engagement when using technology

As educators, we need to do everything we can to train our students to be future citizens & leaders.

Technology is the answer.