What is
Technology Integration?
Technology
Integration
Technology
Use
VS.
Study of
Interactive Whiteboard
Use In the Classroom
What is "good" integration in the classroom?
- 85 teachers
- 170 classrooms
- 1 set of lessons
- Some groups taught with whiteboards
- Some groups taught without whiteboards
Research Findings
23% of cases teachers had better results
without using whiteboards
used clickers with little feedback
content not organized and meaningful
too many visuals
too much focus on reinforcer rather than content
Stockholm
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Constructivism Theory
Research Findings
Students learn more deeply and retain informtion
longer when they construct their own knowledge.
16 percentile point gain using interactive whiteboards
26 point gain using handheld devices
26 point gain using graphic sources and visuals
31 point gain using reinforcers and virtual applause
Jean Piaget's four stages of cognitive development
- active learners
- produce meaningful works
- develop clear understanding
- self guided learning
Technology use does not
automatically improve
student achievement!!!
Are you Integrating or
Using Technology?
Integrating
Technology
Good Teaching
Practices
- Is the learner engaged?
- Is the activity enhancing already learned content?
- Are students allowed to self direct and explore?
- Does the activity encourage critical thinking?
- Is meaningful learning taking place?
Improved Student Achievement