Technological FertilizerBy Scott Wisness

Fertilizer is a Solution!• The purpose of fertilizer is to provide nutrients to help seeds

grow• Adjustments must be made to our education system as well as

our world changes• Technology is that fertilizer that is needed to adjust to the

changing times.

Technology Integration in Our SchoolTechnology Impacts Student Achievement

A New Generation of Digital Learners and Communication

Teacher Training to Utilize the Maximum Use of Technology Equipment & Programs

Preparation of Students for Advanced Technology Use in Higher Education and Business

Technology Impacts Student Achievement!

• Did the fertilizer have an impact? Research has proved it!• Showed positive gains in achievement in researcher constructed

tests, standardized tests & national tests.

Kulik Meta-Analysis Study

West Virginia Basic

Skills/Computer Statewide

Initiatives Survey

Sivin-Kachala Review of Research

Clearly Defined Educational Goals of Technology

• What students can demonstrate they can do with technology can be a measure as well.

• Students can become independent thinkers and let their creativity shine.

• It’s hard to evaluate, but our school can set expectations.

Technology Integration Must Be Creative

• Teachers must have an open-minded view on opportunities

• How can we use mobile devices?▫ Not all students have a home computer,

but they most likely have an iPod▫ A teacher in Idaho used iPods to have the

students download videos, books on tape, and more

▫ Mobile devices were used for a Geo-Historic project.

Students Use Computers for Class Work, Not Just for Games

Activities and Hours Spent per WeekClassroom activities and studying using an electronic device 4.01

Writing documents (word processing) 3.76Surfing the Internet for pleasure 3.47Creating, reading, sending e-mail 3.47

Chatting with friends or acquaintances using instant messaging 3.45Using an electronic device (computer, Palm device) at your place of employment 3.31

Downloading or listening to music or videos/DVDs 3.15

Completing a learning activity or accessing information for a course using course management systems 2.48

Using a university library resource to complete a class assignment 2.46Playing computer games 2.39

Creating spreadsheets or charts (Excel) 2.07Online shopping 2.06

Creating presentations (powerpoint) 1.82Creating graphics (Photoshop, Flash) 1.79

Creating Web pages (Dreamweaver, FrontPage) 1.39Creating and editing video/audio (Director, iMovie) 1.34

Do Students Prefer Classes With Technology?

• Most students preferred classes with moderate technology.• Classes with extensive technology was second.

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Have you ever gotten a new cell phone and not known how to use all the applications?

• It is similar when teachers get new technology

• We don’t get our full money’s worth if they aren’t properly trained how to use it and incorporate it in their classrooms.

• Interactive white boards introduced at a school.

• Staff was trained well.• Teacher training is very

important!

A Study in Which Interactive White Boards Were Introduced

• Teachers Loved using the Interactive White Boards• The staff believed they could be used & enthusiastic!• The school was concerned about being underused• The teachers listed the advantages of interactive white

boards

Lesson print-offUse of Mul-timediaPresentation

Is Technology Worth the Investment?

• Industry and the service sector are more reliant on technology than ever.

• Basic computer literacy & knowledge is expected in colleges & universities

• Align curriculum to technology

• Providing students with technology increases student performance

If Government and Businesses are Using the Best Known Technology Possible, Why Aren’t Our Schools?

• Teachers and students are excited!• Don’t want students to fall behind in college.• Our school must do a service and provide the proper

technological tools for our young men and women to be successful.