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The Use of Technology and Student AchievementBy Lindsie Schoenack

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•CARET study – Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology

•Virginia Case Study•TPACK•Students Win

Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET) show that technology enhances education

when:

• The application supports the curriculum• Students apply problem solving and then apply

technology tools to develop solutions• Students learn to use and apply applications used

in the world of work

Case Study - VirginiaFACTS:•Virginia fully funded 1 Instructional Technologist (and 1 IT support person) per 1000 students in 2004•Major improvements were found in 32% of the subject areas tested by Virginia’s Standards of Learning (VSOL) in 2007

▫English Reading

Coffman, Theresa (2009)

“Benefits of social networking tools in a meaningful way while carefully considering how they fit within specific content areas and teaching methodologies included increased feedback for students with a more student-centered approach to teaching”.

Technology combined with Pedagogy and content knowledge support students and their learning.

(Archambault, 2010).

1. Social and academic platforms collide, students are more engaged

2. Administration supports technology integration, students win!

We didn’t have computers in the 1500’s, but I’m sure they would

have been useful! –

St. Benedict

(Harvey-Woodall, 2007 & Coffman,

2007)

Bibliography• Archambault, Leanna., Wetzel, Keith., Foulger, Teresa. S., and Williams,

Mia Kim. (2010). Professional Development 2.0: Transforming Teacher Education Pedagogy with 21st Century Rules. Arizona State University, University of Northern Colorado. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education v27, n1.

• Coffman, Teresa (2009). Getting to the Heart of Technology. Virginia: Learning & Leading with Technology. International Society for Technology in Education.

• Cradler, John., McNabb, Mary., Freeman, Molly., & Burchett, Richard. (2002). How Does Technology Influence Student Learning. Leading and Learning with Technology, v 29, n8.

• Harvey-Woodall, Antoinette. (2009). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: How Does It Impact Student Achievement? Jackson, MS. EDAD 720, Jackson State University

• Whitney, Jennifer D. (2007). The Use of Technology in Literacy Instruction: Implications for Teaching Students from Low Socio-Economic Backgrounds. New York: HBSK 4072, Section 3.