Download or read book Technology in Education written by Cleborne D Maddux and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine the history of the microcomputer and its impact on education! Under the editorship of D. LaMont Johnson, PhD, a nationally recognized leader in the field of educational computing, Computers in the Schools has been a powerful tool in educational settings. Now, after 20 years, Professor Johnson muses on how far information technology has come. Technology in Education: A Twenty-Year Perspective brings you a retrospective look at the trends and issues relating to the integration of computers into the school curriculum covering 25 years. He joins several other colleagues to follow the historical journey of the dream machine to the technological wonder it has become. Technology in Education: A Twenty-Year Perspective will leave you better informed on such topics as: the obstacles slowing the integration of information technology in educationwhy are computers still collecting dust in many classrooms? the predictions that were made by early computer enthusiasts, and how close or off the mark those predictions came how information technology has impacted education and society so far historical advances in education that should be celebrated, such as the advent of the World Wide Web the student’s perspective of computers in education and much more! Computers in the Schools is the one of the oldest academic journals dealing directly with the integration of information technology into the educational setting. Technology in Education: A Twenty-Year Perspective provides an important overview by some of the leading experts in the field. From the earliest predictions and opinions to the latest trends and findings, this book, celebrating the journal’s twentieth anniversary, is a vital research tool for students and professors of information technology in education.
Download or read book The Impact of a One on one Computing Environment on Student Achievement written by Douglas B. Dandridge and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mixed-method study, conducted in four southeastern Pennsylvania school districts, examined the impact of teacher perceptions of a one-to-one computing program on the growth of student 21st learning skills as well as the impact on student achievement data, as measured by Grade Point Average (GPA) scores and the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA) proficiency rates in a middle school setting. The study examined the perceptions of 27 middle school teachers during the fall semester of the 2017 school year. In addition, three years of proficiency rates, from 2015 to 2017, of PSSA scores for each school and GPA data were collected and examined. Proficiency rates for each school were calculated and used to identify trends when compared to the state PSSA proficiency rates as well as the other schools' PSSA proficiency rates that were included in the study. Despite a stable and slightly increasing proficiency rate in overall state ELA and Math PSSA scores over the three years studied, a variable and decreasing trend in proficiency rates was found in the school level PSSA scores for the four schools studied, particularly in mathematics and science. In addition, despite positive perceptions about their districts one-to-one implementation, infrastructure, and leadership, teacher responses indicated concerns regarding the impact computing devices have on student achievement in their classroom, as measured by 21st century learning skills, particularly when it came to critical thinking and creativity.
Download or read book Impact of One to One Computing on Student Achievement written by Donna Tigrett and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences on student achievement among seventh and eighth grade students who were in a one to one computing environment and those who were not. The conducted study was a causal-comparative research design. A treatment group and a comparison group were identified within the same district. This study measured differences in change along with mean scores between first and third trimesters, between and among both groups. Data were reported for English language learners, students with disabilities, and English only learners. The research examined the hypothesis that there is a significant difference in change or mean between first trimester language arts scores, writing scores, and seventh grade writing CST scores between students in the treatment group and those in the comparison group. The data showed statistically significant results reported either on an ANOVA or ANCOVA for the subgroup category of ELL in the areas of 7th grade writing. When comparing the treatment group and comparison group significant results were found with the overall outcome of change or difference in 8th grade writing scores.
Download or read book One to one Computing and Student Achievement in Ohio High Schools written by Nancy L. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research explores the impact of one-to-one computing on student achievement in Ohio high schools as measured by student performance on the Ohio Graduation Test. The study sample includes 24 treatment schools that are individually paired with a similar control school. The 1:1 programs in treatment schools have been in place for one to four years using various devices including laptops, netbooks, and iPads. An Interrupted Time Series methodology was deployed to examine OGT data over a period of five to eight years depending on how long the 1:1 program had been in place. Overall student performance and content specific achievement in math, reading, science, social studies, and writing are not significantly affected by the introduction of 1:1 computing when analyzed using IPD meta-analysis. When broken down by the longevity of the 1:1 program, consistent patterns did not emerge for any of the four time clusters that were examined using linear regression or meta-analysis. However, there are instances of the treatment group significantly outperforming the control group in one content area for one time cluster. These same findings hold true across demographic subgroups including gender, race, disability status and economic status. Patterns are not evident when studying the sample by time cluster for the various demographic subgroups; however, students with disabilities in the control group performed significantly higher that than their peers in the treatment schools for time clusters 1 and 4. Treatment schools, using a netbook device for their 1:1 program, produced the greatest overall change in scores (pre-treatment vs. treatment period) when compared to the other devices being used. Although statistically significant, the gain in test scores is very small.
Download or read book A Systematic Review of One to One Access to Laptop Computing in K 12 Classrooms written by Edward Clement Bethel and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2005, Nicholas Negroponte stepped onto the stage at TED and challenged the audience: ?What would happen if we gave every student a laptop computer?? Ten years later, and twenty-five years after the first laptop program, this dissertation attempts to answer that question using two systematic review procedures, case survey analysis and mixed effects meta-analysis. Literature searches and review resulted in 162 primary studies being included in the case survey of which 88 studies yielding 231 effect sizes and representing approximately 116,150 participants, were selected for the meta-analysis. The case survey analysis revealed that typically, programs were co-educational, involving public middle schools, and conducted at the board or district levels. Program theories, whether stated or inferred clustered around three main themes: technology-enhanced environments, technology-enhanced instruction, and computers as mind tools or learning tools. Program goals were numerous and varied, but centered on technology use and proficiency, achievement, questions of technology equity, and improved instruction. The meta-analysis revealed that one-to-one computing had an impact on five of the six outcomes tested: technology use (mean effect size 0.53), technology proficiency (0.29), student achievement (0.23), student engagement (0.15), and student satisfaction (0.26). Attendance was not significant (0.00). The general effects were moderated in expected and unexpected ways – technology use was moderated by program theory and year, technology proficiency was moderated by technology use and duration, and achievement was moderated by program size, participant age, program year, technology integration, duration, and teacher-centered instruction. Explanations were proposed for these findings, and new directions for future research outlined.
Download or read book Impact of One to one Technology on Student Achievement written by DeWayne McCurdy and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School districts all over America are embracing technology because they view technology as a stimulate to improve teaching and learning. Leading to additional investments in technology initiatives for academic improvement. The one-to-one laptop program is an initiative that continues to gain attention and peek momentum in the educational community. Even with widespread adoption, many teachers continue to face challenges with the use of technology in the classroom. Research has shown that teacher self-efficacy is a significant indicator of technology use; there is limited evidence on how a one-to-one laptop program can influence teacher self-efficacy. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the teacher perceptions and experiences of teachers who participated in a one-to-one laptop program at the high school level. The study was framed through the construct of self-efficacy by Bandura and constructivist theory by Dewey.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of the Impact of One to one Computing on K 5 Elementary Teaching and Learning written by Eric L. Seibel and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined elementary teachers' perceptions of the impact of one-to-one computing on K-5 elementary teaching and learning. More specifically, the study sought teachers' perceptions on how one-to-one computing impacted professional development, planning and delivery of classroom instruction and student learning. Data were collected from 32 K-5 elementary teacher participants across two public school districts in Western and South Central Pennsylvania. This multi-site qualitative study incorporated the use of an electronic survey, three open-ended responses, and one-to-one interviews to obtain data. The findings of this study indicated that respondents believed that professional development must be provided and ongoing to effectively implement one-to-one computing. Findings also showed that one-to-one computing impacted planning and delivery of instruction by making it easier to differentiate instruction for each student through individualizing curriculum to fit student needs and by increasing student engagement. Finally, results of the study showed that teachers believed that one-to-one computing increased student achievement.
Download or read book Who Owns the Learning written by Alan November and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to harness students’ natural curiosity to develop self-directed learners. Discover how technology allows students to take ownership of their learning, create and share learning tools, and participate in work that is meaningful to them and others. Real-life examples illustrate how every student can become a teacher and a global publisher. The embedded QR codes link to supporting websites.
Download or read book Mindstorms written by Seymour A Papert and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revolutionary book, a renowned computer scientist explains the importance of teaching children the basics of computing and how it can prepare them to succeed in the ever-evolving tech world. Computers have completely changed the way we teach children. We have Mindstorms to thank for that. In this book, pioneering computer scientist Seymour Papert uses the invention of LOGO, the first child-friendly programming language, to make the case for the value of teaching children with computers. Papert argues that children are more than capable of mastering computers, and that teaching computational processes like de-bugging in the classroom can change the way we learn everything else. He also shows that schools saturated with technology can actually improve socialization and interaction among students and between students and teachers. Technology changes every day, but the basic ways that computers can help us learn remain. For thousands of teachers and parents who have sought creative ways to help children learn with computers, Mindstorms is their bible.
Download or read book The Perceptions of Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of 1 1 Computing Devices on Student Engagement and Learning written by Sandra Cadebes-Velarde and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the impact of 1:1 computing devices on student engagement and learning in English language arts and mathematics from the perspective of teachers. Interview data collected from 3 teachers in the same district were based on the following questions: 1) What are the positive outcomes of 1:1 computing device training on the instructional practices of teachers? 2) What are the effects of 1:1 computing devices on student engagement and academic achievement in the classroom? 3) What are the limitations of 1:1 computing devices and how may they be addressed? The analysis of the interview data suggests: 1) professional development and 1:1 computing device training positively affects the preparedness of teachers 2) 1:1 computing devices positively affect student engagement and academic achievement; and 3) school districts should consider providing programs such as Local Area Networks (LAN) to help teachers monitor student screens from their own desks. The last suggestion is based on one limitation. There is a tendency for some students to get distracted by websites that are not relevant to the lesson.
Download or read book The Digital Pencil written by Jing Lei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a serious historical and international look at the "digital pencil" movement to equip every student with a computing device with wireless connection. Using an ecological perspective as an overarching framework, and drawing on their own studies and available literature that illuminate the issues related to one-to-one computing, the authors present well-reasoned discussions about a set of complex and critical issue facing policy makers, educators, students, parents, and the general public. The Digital Pencil addresses four key questions: Is the digital pencil a good idea? The authors analyze the costs and benefits of one-to-one computing programs through consideration of multiple indicators and examine the evaluation reports of various projects within their analytical framework to present a comprehensive summary of outcomes of one-to-one computing projects. What happens when each child has a networked computer? The authors analyze existing data with the goal of gaining insights and making suggestions and recommendations for policy makers, teachers, and parents. What should schools purchase or lease - is there an ideal device? These authors examine the relative advantages and disadvantages of different devices and implementation schemes. How do we know if one-to-one computing is making a difference? The authors review the evaluation plans of the various projects and propose a framework for comprehensive evaluation and research on one-to-one computing. This book is intended for researchers, school administrators, educational technology professionals, and policy makers in the U.S. and around the world, and as a supplemental text for advanced courses in education, technology, and technological innovation.
Download or read book How People Learn written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-08-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First released in the Spring of 1999, How People Learn has been expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. This edition includes far-reaching suggestions for research that could increase the impact that classroom teaching has on actual learning. Like the original edition, this book offers exciting new research about the mind and the brain that provides answers to a number of compelling questions. When do infants begin to learn? How do experts learn and how is this different from non-experts? What can teachers and schools do-with curricula, classroom settings, and teaching methodsâ€"to help children learn most effectively? New evidence from many branches of science has significantly added to our understanding of what it means to know, from the neural processes that occur during learning to the influence of culture on what people see and absorb. How People Learn examines these findings and their implications for what we teach, how we teach it, and how we assess what our children learn. The book uses exemplary teaching to illustrate how approaches based on what we now know result in in-depth learning. This new knowledge calls into question concepts and practices firmly entrenched in our current education system. Topics include: How learning actually changes the physical structure of the brain. How existing knowledge affects what people notice and how they learn. What the thought processes of experts tell us about how to teach. The amazing learning potential of infants. The relationship of classroom learning and everyday settings of community and workplace. Learning needs and opportunities for teachers. A realistic look at the role of technology in education.
Download or read book Personalized Learning written by Peggy Grant and published by International Society for Technology in Education. This book was released on 2014-06-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology is designed to help educators make sense of the shifting landscape in modern education. While changes may pose significant challenges, they also offer countless opportunities to engage students in meaningful ways to improve their learning outcomes. Personalized learning is the key to engaging students, as teachers are leading the way toward making learning as relevant, rigorous, and meaningful inside school as outside and what kids do outside school: connecting and sharing online, and engaging in virtual communities of their own Renowned author of the Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go series, Dale Basye, and award winning educator Peggy Grant, provide a go-to tool available to every teacher today—technology as a way to ‘personalize’ the education experience for every student, enabling students to learn at their various paces and in the way most appropriate to their learning styles.
Download or read book The Impact of One to one Computing Initiatives on Instructional Practices and Student Learning written by Patrick Nugent and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative research study examined the perceptions of elementary and secondary teachers and building level administrators regarding the impact of a one-to-one computing initiative on instructional practices and student learning. Data were collected from elementary and secondary teachers and building level administrators from four public school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania. This study incorporated the use of an electronic survey, two open-ended responses, and face-to-face interviews to garner data regarding the impact of the implementation of a one-to-one computing program. The findings of this study suggested that elementary and secondary teachers and building level administrators shared only some similarities in response to the survey questions. The study's results demonstrated that the instructional practices of teachers have been positively impacted by the implementation of the computing initiative. Teachers are now comfortable planning lessons that integrate the laptop into their classroom practice and, as a result, student computers are being utilized regularly for research, project-based and cooperative learning. The findings also revealed that teachers and administrators felt that student engagement and motivation had increased in the classroom as a result of the implementation of a one-to-one computing initiative. Building level administrators collectively reported that there was no evidence that student attendance increased or that student disciplinary issues decreased as a result of a one-to-one computing initiative. This study also acknowledged that ongoing, well-planned, systemic professional development that is collaborative and differentiated affected the success of a one-to-one computing initiative.
Download or read book The Impact of 1 1 Computing on Economically Disadvantaged Students written by Jason Vann Hamer and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study's purpose was to evaluate a specific 1:1 computing program as it relates to the engagement and achievement of economically disadvantaged students. The 3 research questions focused on the overall value, supports, impediments, and suggestions for overcoming impediments of the program. Sixty-three educators and 22 parents from one suburban school district in Pennsylvania completed surveys containing both Likert-scale and open-ended questions. Additionally, 7 educators and 9 parents participated in structured interviews. Results indicate that both groups believe the program is valuable due to improved student organization, ease in online accessibility, and enhanced communication between the home and school. Regarding impediments to the program, educators mentioned funding concerns, teacher engagement and buy-in, professional development, parental involvement, classroom resources, and student engagement during instructional time. Besides financial concerns, parents perceived the monitoring of their child's online activity, both at home and at school, and the district-provided 1:1 training offered to parents as impediments. Both groups disclosed concerns associated with costs, yet stressed the importance of having district-provided funding for tools, resources, and ancillary technology costs to overcome impediments. Both educators and parents expressed the need for sustained professional development and training, and believe stakeholder buy-in is of paramount importance to best increase ED student achievement in 1:1 learning environments.
Download or read book Assessing the Impact of Computer Based Instruction written by Margaret D Roblyer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1988-11-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can computer applications help improve student performance? For what skills, grade levels, content areas, and type of students are computer applications most effective? Can computer applications improve student attitude toward school and decrease drop-out rates? Discover what the research reveals--in this provocative new book--about these and other crucial questions concerning the impact of computer-based instruction. Assessing the Impact of Computer-Based Instruction provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date summary available on the effects of computer applications on both student achievement and attitudes. Within its pages are also the most extensive bibliography ever prepared on past reviews of research, current reports and articles, and dissertations in the area of computer uses in education. This groundbreaking new book provides educational decisionmakers with the facts they need in order to justify the expense and effort of maintaining and expanding the instructional role of computers in schools. It is also useful as a resource text in the pre-service training of computer educators and for graduate students doing research in instructional computing.
Download or read book Ubiquitous Computing in Education written by Mark van't Hooft and published by Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital technology has radically altered the way in which we live and work, but has not had a substantial impact on education. Ubiquitous Computing in Education explores the educational potential of ubiquitous computing initiatives that make digital tools available to students and teachers. Combining theory, research, and practice, this volume paints a broad picture of the field of ubiquitous computing in education, which focuses on the availability of digital tools for teachers and students to use anywhere and anytime to support teaching and learning. The book illustrates how to use theory and research to enhance technology integration, teaching practices, and student achievement. The significance of ubiquitous computing for teaching and learning is highlighted, as the text discusses why it is important, what it looks like, what the research tells us about it, and how ubiquitous computing can work in different types of learning environments today and in years to come. This book is of interest to researchers and graduate students in educational technology, as well as teachers, administrators, policymakers, and industry leaders who can use the text to make essential decisions related to their respective roles in education.
