Impact of Technology on Student Achievement

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Outline

Topic: Impact of Technology on Student Achievement

I. Introduction

II. Ensuring Equitable Use of Technology for Educational Excellence

III. Theorists Views on Technology as it relates to Student Achievement

IV. Using Technology as a means of Meaningful Learning

V. Summary, implications, and discussions

Impact of Technology on Student Achievement

There are several ways a teacher can measures student achievement. Teachers can use grades, portfolios, etc. to monitor student’s progress in the classroom. The four main features of the No Child Left Act (NCLB) are ‘stronger accountability for results, more freedom for states and communities, research-based methods, and parent involvement. The ultimate goal of the NCLB is that all children achieved their grade level by 2014’ (Davis, in press).

“NCLB’s strong emphasis is on standardized tests which measure achievement in broader terms such as student portfolios; papers and reports; presentations; and formative assessments that gauge critical thinking and problem-solving skill” (International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2008, p. 5). Teachers are incorporating technology into subject areas such as language arts, mathematics, science, foreign language, English as a second language, and technology literacy. In addition, NCLB emphasizes the usage of computers in professional development of teachers, principals, and other staff members (Learning Point Associates, 2007, pp. 3-4). NCLB ‘requires each student to be technologically literate by eighth grade. ISTE (2007) gives standards, which include 1) creativity and innovation; 2) communication and collaboration; 3) research and information fluency; 4) criti...

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