Benefits of Instructional Benefits of Instructional TechnologiesTechnologies

Lisa McNamaraED 633

Summer 2010

Benefits of Instructional Benefits of Instructional TechnologiesTechnologiesIncrease in student engagement

& motivationPrepare students for college or

workforceIncrease and development of

critical thinking skillsIncrease student achievement

Increase in student Increase in student engagement and motivationengagement and motivation

Preparing students to become independent learners

Prepare students for college Prepare students for college and/or workforceand/or workforce

No matter the decision

We must prepare them

Increase and develop critical Increase and develop critical thinking skillsthinking skills

Research shows, when technology is used, students develop the use of critical thinking skills

Increase student Increase student achievementachievementMichigan’s Freedom to Learn

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ConclusionConclusion

Research shows many benefits of technology incorporated into education

Let’s begin the journey to create leaders, innovators and successful

students