I dont think jiust having the tech is enough. How is it being used. What is the quality of the students' experiences and the quality of the instructional piece?
When technology is used inj an effective manner and is integrated correctly by the teacher, it will have an impact on student engagement and thus lead to a higher level of instruction.
It depends on the quality of technology integration on the part of the teacher. Larger amounts of technology can become doorstops (laptop carts) or glorified worksheets (laptops). If the instructor receives relevant professional development and support, then the increase in technology will be directly proportional to the improvement in quantity and quality of student work.
Simply having the technology available is not enough -- Teachers must be willing to use the tech and have it be an integral part of the lesson. Using technology for technology does not effect quality or quantity of student work.
I believe that when using technology, the quality of student work will be raised. When provided with the proper tools, students will take more pride in their final pieces.
I think it could improve the quailty of their work and possibly the quantity. However, I don't know if there is any data to support either. I believe that the students enjoy communicating with computers, therefore, I feel that it will have a positive outcome.
I think it could improve the quailty of their work and possibly the quantity. However, I don't know if there is any data to support either. I believe that the students enjoy communicating with computers, therefore, I feel that it will have a positive outcome.
No, the technology is the tool for recording. If the student and or the teacher does not know how to use the technology it creates an added step in completing the task.
When we use technology to support student learning I believe that it can easily enhance their work. The motivational level of the children is crucial in the effort they put into their work, technology will raise their motivational level and in turn raise their productivity level.
As with any "innovation" or panacea, there is a direct correlation between the quality/quanitiy of preparation and the quality/quantity of student work and participation.
It really depends on the teacher. When used properly technolgy enhances productivity and creativity. However, it is imperative htat the teacher have a detailed plan and know the desired outcomes and learnings for students. Whens students are given a clear task/project and are instructed in how to properly use the technology, the quantity and quality of student work can be increased.
The availability of technology in the classroom is a starting point toward its integration across content areas. Effective use depends on the background and training of staff.
There are some ways that technology can increase the quality of student work. For example, it can eliminate some of the issues around spelling and handwriting. However, even in those cases, students would still need to be taught how the tech can help them in those areas.
Technology may be most helpful in increasing the variety of student work (especially when they use slides, graphics, fonts, and the like), but not necessarily the quantity or quality. The instructor still needs to assist the student in obtaining and developing the skills necessary to produce good work. No technological advance can totally replace the teacher, especially a good one.
The availability of technology in the classroom is a starting point toward its integration across content areas. Effective use depends on the background and training of staff.
It is true that students are engaged in work when technology is used as a tool for creating products.
Student engagement alone does not produce optimal learning outcomes. Students can be happily scanning, skimming, "cutting and pasting", etc. and barley be learning anything.
I have seen products by students constructed with disconnected information, illustrated with poorly searched and screened images, and distracting sound effects imbedded within.
Teachers must carefully plan, organize and supervise projects done by their students. They must not let the abilities of the machinery get in the way of the relevance to curriculum, content and student learning outcomes.
If it is used effectively and monitored carefully it could. Care has to be taken to make sure students do not go on to sites that you have not directed them to.
I believe that technology is a helpful conduit to achieving the goals of the curriculum. Technology without good instruction would not be beneficial to the students.
Absolutely! Technology access provides multiple opportunities for worthwhile engagement.
As others have stated, it is however important that students be offered proper and appropriate introduction to technology, but it is critical that they have access.
Finally, it is important that faculty members have ongoing support from administration so that learning continues.
So often our learners are more comfortable with technology than instructors. In promoting life long learning for every educator, teachers must be encouraged to become proficient in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
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It doesn't necessarily raise quantity or quality.
Based upon my observations, it is clear the the level of detail and student engagement is greater when students use technology to support instruction.
However, it is crucial that the teacher is highly organized and scripted in the expected outcomes that are desired.
When students have additional time to use the technology devices that do not support instruction, things happen!
If integrated properly, it can raise student quantity and quality.
Students have become more engaged in the activity when technology is used
I dont think jiust having the tech is enough. How is it being used. What is the quality of the students' experiences and the quality of the instructional piece?
When technology is used inj an effective manner and is integrated correctly by the teacher, it will have an impact on student engagement and thus lead to a higher level of instruction.
It depends on the quality of technology integration on the part of the teacher. Larger amounts of technology can become doorstops (laptop carts) or glorified worksheets (laptops). If the instructor receives relevant professional development and support, then the increase in technology will be directly proportional to the improvement in quantity and quality of student work.
The quantity may not be increased but there are more options available in order to increase the quality.
I think that any motivational tool will enable students.
Simply having the technology available is not enough -- Teachers must be willing to use the tech and have it be an integral part of the lesson. Using technology for technology does not effect quality or quantity of student work.
I believe that when using technology, the quality of student work will be raised. When provided with the proper tools, students will take more pride in their final pieces.
A school community inspired to learn will embrace technology tools as vehicles to access information, share ideas, and unleash creativity.
I think it could improve the quailty of their work and possibly the quantity. However, I don't know if there is any data to support either. I believe that the students enjoy communicating with computers, therefore, I feel that it will have a positive outcome.
I believe technology can certainly
enhance student interest. When incorporated into a lesson and used correctly, both quality and quantity increase.
No, it does not.
I think it could improve the quailty of their work and possibly the quantity. However, I don't know if there is any data to support either. I believe that the students enjoy communicating with computers, therefore, I feel that it will have a positive outcome.
Only if it is used as tool for learning.
No, the technology is the tool for recording. If the student and or the teacher does not know how to use the technology it creates an added step in completing the task.
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Just technology is not enough. Much depends on teacher, subject and levelf both teacher and student as well as how they integrate it in the lesson.
Technology motivates students. If teachers and students use it appropriately, both the quality and quantity of student work would increase.
When we use technology to support student learning I believe that it can easily enhance their work. The motivational level of the children is crucial in the effort they put into their work, technology will raise their motivational level and in turn raise their productivity level.
Sadie
As with any "innovation" or panacea, there is a direct correlation between the quality/quanitiy of preparation and the quality/quantity of student work and participation.
Student engagement increases as interest increases, however, it is up to the instructor to keep focus on content.
It really depends on the teacher. When used properly technolgy enhances productivity and creativity. However, it is imperative htat the teacher have a detailed plan and know the desired outcomes and learnings for students. Whens students are given a clear task/project and are instructed in how to properly use the technology, the quantity and quality of student work can be increased.
The availability of technology in the classroom is a starting point toward its integration across content areas. Effective use depends on the background and training of staff.
I think it sure can but it would depend on the capacity of the teacher.
There are some ways that technology can increase the quality of student work. For example, it can eliminate some of the issues around spelling and handwriting. However, even in those cases, students would still need to be taught how the tech can help them in those areas.
Technology may be most helpful in increasing the variety of student work (especially when they use slides, graphics, fonts, and the like), but not necessarily the quantity or quality. The instructor still needs to assist the student in obtaining and developing the skills necessary to produce good work. No technological advance can totally replace the teacher, especially a good one.
The availability of technology in the classroom is a starting point toward its integration across content areas. Effective use depends on the background and training of staff.
Technology has increased the quantity of student work, not the quality. Many students simple cut
and paste and do very little quality research.
It is true that students are engaged in work when technology is used as a tool for creating products.
Student engagement alone does not produce optimal learning outcomes. Students can be happily scanning, skimming, "cutting and pasting", etc. and barley be learning anything.
I have seen products by students constructed with disconnected information, illustrated with poorly searched and screened images, and distracting sound effects imbedded within.
Teachers must carefully plan, organize and supervise projects done by their students. They must not let the abilities of the machinery get in the way of the relevance to curriculum, content and student learning outcomes.
Technology does not necessarily improve the quantity of work. It improves quality using word processing. Young children often plagerize their work.
When outcomes are clear and students see relevance and the technology is fun good things happen
If it is used effectively and monitored carefully it could. Care has to be taken to make sure students do not go on to sites that you have not directed them to.
Since we live in a technological society, and time I believe that students will be more motivated to engage in learning experiences.
I believe that technology is a helpful conduit to achieving the goals of the curriculum. Technology without good instruction would not be beneficial to the students.
Absolutely!
Technology access provides multiple opportunities for worthwhile engagement.
As others have stated, it is however important that students be offered proper and appropriate introduction to technology, but it is critical that they have access.
Finally, it is important that faculty members have ongoing support from administration so that learning continues.
It all depends on the "deliverer" of the technology. A balance between the human (teacher) and the machine is essential.
The infusion of technology in all the disciplines is beneficial but the skills and strategies that are required to do this must be taught.
It is only teachers who have good management skills and know the subject well who can use technology successfully to achieve the required goals.
If the teacher is computer savvy and organized for effort she or he will be able to take the students where they need to go keeping their interest.
anonymous
If it's used as a tool for learning
and not playin or as a baby sitting tool.
So often our learners are more comfortable with technology than instructors. In promoting life long learning for every educator, teachers must be encouraged to become proficient in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
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