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Integrating Technology into EducationTara A. ThreadgillMinnesota State University, Moorhead
Welcome to the 21st Century
Goals • Multiple Context Learning• Higher Order Thinking/Problem Solving• Independent Thinking• Collaborative Work• Preparation for Workforce
Students Learn in Multiple Contexts
Linguistic Non-Linguistic
Group N M SD
Control 20 4.55 2.14
Text 20 5.40 2.09
Video 20 6.40 2.37
Animation 20 6.85 2.25
Moreno & Ortegano-Layne, University of New Mexico
Moreno, R. , & Ortegano-Layne, L. (2008). Do classroom exemplars promote the application of principles in teacher education? A comparison of videos, annimations, and narratives. Educational Technology Research & Development, 56(4), 449-465.
Higher-Order Thinking & Problem Solving
Pittsburg, PA Intelligent Torturing Goes to School in the Big City
Cradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. How does technology influence student learning?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(8 ), 46-56.
Integration of Information
Communication Tool
Data to Organization
Application Solving
Promotes Independent Thinking• Active Learning• Maximizes
productivity• Increased 1:1 time
Harold Wenglinsky’s National Study of
Technology’s Impact on Mathematics Achievement
Schacter, J. (1999). The impact of education technology on student achievement. Milken Exchange on Education Technology, 1-12.
Enriches Collaborative Group Work
Peer Reviewed Work
Reflection & Progressive Thought
Encourages Diverse Thinking
Applied Skill
Schacter, J. (1999). The impact of education technology on student achievement. Milken Exchange on Education Technology, 1-12.
Prepares Students for Workforce
• Effective Communication• Understand technology• Expert of programs
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology supports nine research-
proven instructional strategies. Learning & Leading with Technology 31(5), 6-11.
ConclusionPreparation for Workforce
Multiple Context Learners
Higher-Order Thinking
Independent Thinking
Collaborative Work