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ED 633Positive Impact of Technology
As School Systems, we are training our future citizens and workers for our communities.
We owe it to these students to do what is best for them in teaching and training, so they are prepared for the 21st century.
Technology is an important area to include in their learning to provide a positive impact on our students.
Jen Vieths
Burcheet, R., Cradler J., Freeman, M., & McNabb, M. (2002)
What research shows that when students learn to use and apply computer applications
Integration of technology
Benefits of using information technologies
Burcheet, R., Cradler J., Freeman, M., & McNabb, M. (2002)
Technology applications available for educational purposes
Processes of problem solving
Development of critical thinking skills… How can technology help?
Alberta Education (2010)
Study included 200 teachers, at 50 schools across the province and 2000 students using laptops.
Improved interactions
Importance of collaboration
Visionary leaders
Antoinette Harvey-Woodall (2009)
Traditional methods of teaching
Technology can serve as a catalyst
Educational technology
Technology proves most powerful when…
Students demonstrate higher levels of motivation and engagement when using technology
As educators, we need to do everything we can to train our students to be future citizens & leaders.
Technology is the answer.