2. By: Leah, Logan, Krystal and Shannon

3. Computers Negatively affect student growth in different areas: 1.How students learn 2.Student health 3.How a student’s mind works 4.Computer software is a poor teaching tool

4. How students learn Younger students learn through experiences, not by learning facts Children need to use 3D world to learn Negatively affects student growth – Developmental – Mental – Physical

5. Ideas aren’t created by information

6. Facts vs. Knowledge

8. A supplemental teaching aid – Connecting People (Skype) – Google Earth (geographical examples) – Stimulating Games Computer can provide scaffolding which makes a student more independent Immediate feedback

9. Computers are Poor Teaching Tools Poor model of reality Poor software – Affordability – Outdated – Bugs Constant change Inappropriate material No advances in academic performance Distractions

11. Not poor teaching tools, just how they are being used – Teacher training issues – Age-appropriate software brings benefits – ESOL/ESE Filtering software Smaller class sizes and differentiated instruction

12. Health Physical and developmental effects – Eyestrain and myopia – Carpal tunnel syndrome – Poor imaginative and creative abilities Cognitive development – Stunted Brain Growth Social and emotional development – Cannot replace human interaction Attention span reduced

13. Minimize screen time (1-2 hr.) Educational software can bring benefits to: – Hand-eye coordination – Reaction time – Social interaction (when used cooperatively) Increases long term memory and manual dexterity Ergonomics Here Here

14. How a Student’s Mind Works Less self discovery Young children learn through tactile methods Differences in student backgrounds – Teacher choice in educational methods – Exposure

15. Less self discovery but more access to information Public schools are not pressured to find the most effective ways to input technology The business model is not accepted in education

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17. A short summary http://www.mff.org/publications/publications. taf?page=269