The Benefits of The Benefits of Technology in the Technology in the

ClassroomClassroom

By: Jennifer Langer

How can we presently use How can we presently use technology effectively in the technology effectively in the

classroom?classroom? The current question to ask is if The current question to ask is if

technology is being used technology is being used effectively in the classroom and effectively in the classroom and

verify that it does improve verify that it does improve

student learningstudent learning

Engaged learning indicators Definition

1. Tasks 1. Challenging and authentic.

2. Assessment 2. Performance-based and an ongoing part of instruction.

3. Learning Outcomes 3. The learner is responsible for his/her own learning. Also, the learner collaborates with others.4. Grouping is

heterogeneous4. Different ability levels and backgrounds.

5. Teacher Roles 5. Facilitator, guide and co-learner. The teacher is an explorer and helps students construct their own opinions.

6. Student Roles 6. Producer and teacher. They are encouraged to teach others and explore new ideas.

According to a survey by Dr. C. Terry Morrow (1995), a professor of agricultural

engineering at Penn State, some of the benefits of technology are:

It enhances the curriculum It increased flexibility of presentations Improves lectures It provides visualization in a variety of formats

Some comments made by teachers after the in-service:

“I enjoyed using this new technology in the classroom”

“The kids really listen and pay attention when I do power point presentations”

“I think technology has altered the way students learn…for the better”

“I enjoy seeing the work that my students can do”

“ I plan on using it more next year in the classroom”

“I use the department web site regularly now”

Some comments made by students in a post survey about

technology were:

“I enjoy using technology in class” “I wish we did more online projects” “I think technology is fun” “Technology is different, and I don’t like

doing the same old thing all the time” “I hope we use more technology next

year” “It was nice using more technology in

class because it helped me when I had to use it for another class”

Teachers and StudentsAccess to computers at home

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As seen from the presentation,As seen from the presentation, technology can be a useful tool in the technology can be a useful tool in the

classroom.classroom. It also does not mean that teachers It also does not mean that teachers need to abandon all of their current need to abandon all of their current

practices. Technology offers teachers practices. Technology offers teachers a new outlet. It gives them new a new outlet. It gives them new

opportunities to reach all students opportunities to reach all students and promote life long learning for all.and promote life long learning for all.