Utilizing Technology to Increase Student AchievementTravis Christensen

Key Ideas

Increasing Student AchievementDeveloping Higher Level Thinking Skills Nurturing Collaboration and CommunicationCreating an Enjoyable and Engaging

Learning Environment

Increasing Student Achievement“On average, students who used computer-based instruction scored at the 64th percentile on tests of achievement compared to students in the control conditions without computers who scored at the 50th percentile”◦ Kulik, James A. (1994)

Increasing Student Achievement

What does research tell us?

“Students in technology rich environments experienced positive effects on achievement in all major subject areas.”◦ Sivin-Kachala, Jay. (1998)

“The more students participated in Basic Skills/Computer Education, the more their test scores rose on the Stanford 9.”◦ Mann, Dale. (1999)

Developing Higher Level Thinking Skills

Developing Higher Level Thinking Skills

Research Says…

“Students using online communication exhibit higher level social study skills.”

“Technology tools support development of higher order thinking skills.”

CARET, (2002)

Nurturing Collaboration and Communication

Nurturing Collaboration and Communication

The future demands students be able to communicate and collaborate effectively.

Creating an Enjoyable and Engaging Learning Environment

Benefits of Technology:1. Higher levels of

motivation2. More enjoyment

found in learning3. Positive impact on

student attitudes4. Improved self-

concept of students

Creating an Enjoyable and Engaging Learning Environment

Key Ideas

“For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”

- African Proverb

Increasing Student Achievement

Developing Higher Level Thinking Skills

Nurturing Collaboration and Communication

Creating an Enjoyable and Engaging Learning Environment