The more research I do, the more ideas I find that I add to the top of my list! I began this research by looking for ways to get every student involved with the technology that was integrated into the classroom; however, during all of that particular research I found so many reasons/benefits of allowing children to use technology in the classroom. These are just a few of my favorites…they are taken from the Stillwater Area Public Schools website http://www.stillwaterlevy.org/sites/61bc784c-09b2-4002-acad- dddbca223574/uploads/Technology.pdf
· Students in classes that use computer-aided instruction outperformed their peers on
standardized tests of basic skills achievement by 30 percent on average.
· Students with extensive access to technology learn how to organize complex information,
recognize patterns, draw inferences, and communicate findings.
· Studies of students with disabilities show that technology can expand access to educational resources and enhance students’ ability to process and remember information.
· The use of technology in the classroom improves students’ motivation and attitudes about
themselves and about learning. Technology-rich schools report higher attendance and lower dropout rates than in the past.
· Students who regularly use technology also take more pride in their work, have greater
confidence in their abilities, and develop higher levels of self-esteem.
I have learned that there are tons and tons of ways to endure that each student is utilizing the technology in the classroom. Not mention all of the wonderful benefits that it brings for both student and teacher. The teacher must be creative and innovative when it comes to preparing lessons, activities, and projects. The way we learn is changing, and our education and teaching strategies need to constantly change and update to meet the different needs of our students. By using multiple forms of technology, we give every student the greatest chance to learn at the highest level!
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