Technology raising student achievement

For the past 3 years, 9 states have been studying technology’s impact on teaching and learning. The full findings come out in the Fall, but the results look encouraging.

Some of the programs and their outcomes include:

• School-based professional development in classroom technology led to wider use of technology & gains in reading and math
• Laptops for teachers and students led to improved school communications, reduced discipline referrals and a level-playing field for low-income students
• One school went from “low-performing” to “adequate” as a result of their projects
• Peer networking and video conferencing of teaching practices led to student achievement gains in math and reading
• Students using technology for real-world problems led to increased rates of graduation and college education

Preliminary results seem to indicate that there are student benefits to be gained from using technology both by teachers and by students. All of the projects undertaken were large-scale technology integrations, drastically changing the face of education.

I very much look forward to reading the full study, as I think that the North American education system needs a firm re-haul to change the curriculum, teaching and learning methods from “industrial” to “post-industrial/information” in order to meet the demands of the future.

Via eschoolnews ; Tags: education, technology, education technology, technology in schools, learning