Brett Thielges

Improve Student Achievement

Improve Student Engagement

Curriculum Enhancement

Workforce Preparation

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Curriculum Enhancement

Research suggests that one of the most important ways to enhance curriculum is through educational technology.

Grouping students for cooperative learning activities can be a very powerful instructional strategy.

Students like their classes more and develop more positive attitudes when their classes include computer-based instruction.

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Students’ attitudes toward learning and their own self-concept improved consistently when computers were used for instruction.

Teachers reported improved student engagement…83% felt traditional students improved

84% felt at-risk/low achieving students improved

71% felt high achieving students improved

Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative

Interactive video programs increase problem-solving skills.

Students who used the Jasper video programs were better able to complete complex problem-solving tasks.

Students w/ computers scored at the 64th percentile on achievement tests

Students w/o computers scored at the 50th percentile on achievement tests

Students scored 15% higher on standardized tests & 100% classroom tests

Students scored 15% higher on standardized tests & 100% classroom tests

Learning to use and apply technology applications will provide skills for the workplace!

Allow students to learn how to conduct themselves in the workforce.

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Bebell, D., & Kay, R. (2010). One to One Computing: A Summary of the Quantitative Results from the Berkshire Wireless Learning Initiative. Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(2), 6-59.

Brabec, K. F. (2004). Building Better Instruction: How Technology Supports Nine Research-Proven Instructional Strategies. Learning & Leading with Technology, 31(5), 6-11.

Cradler, J., McNabb, M., Freeman, M., & Burchett, R. (2002). How Does Technology Influence Student Learning? (International Society for Technology in Education, 29(8), 46-46; 56.

Harvey-Woodall, A. (2009, July 16). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: How Does It Impact Student Achievement? Online Submission.

Schacter, J. (1999). The Impact of Education Technology on Student Achievement: What the Most Current Research Has to Say. The Milken Exchange on Education

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