Assessment of Technological Proficiencies

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Technology Infusion

The current trends in improving educational achievement address specific concerns that focus on increasing student’s achievement. Teachers, administrators, parents and community stakeholders want the educational environment conducive for learning. The use of technology will assist students in the workplace and increase their high order thinking skills needed to effectively function in our global society. Harvey –Woodall (2009) suggests that educators of the 21st century must become knowledgeable of different facets of technology available for the classroom to enhance instruction. It is important to note that the use of technology in the classroom can foster learning and improve student’s critical and reflective thinking skills. Teachers and administrators should select materials and technology that are developmentally appropriate and designed to engage the interest in learning. An effective leader has a vision of learning and allows students to set individual goals and plans to reach these goals; the use of technology can increase students’ success.

Since the educational reform of No Child Left Behind, educators have struggled to meet the learning standards set by their state and federal government. High academic

standards in all core curriculum areas and accountability through assessment are an important aspect in the educational arena. A possible solution in meeting the learning standards is students’ active engagement in the classroom. This engagement encourages learners to appreciate their learning abilities. Educators can fully support student’s learning by using technology and provide a full integration of technology in the classroom.

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