1. What Research Says about Technology and Learning
Compiled by Dr. Patty LeBlanc
Stetson University

2. In Other Words, Why Bother???

3. Research indicates that technology increases:
Positive school climate
Achievement on standardized tests
Reinforcement of learned skills
Better grades in all subjects
Motivation to learn
Improved attitude towards learning
Academic performance by Learning Disabled students

4. Research [continued]
Measurable gains of 5-10 percentile points in math scores over several months using technology
30% less time to learn something while using the computer, especially math and language arts [Dwyer]
Responses to math problems become more automatic [automaticity]

5. Milken Foundation Study, 1998
8th graders whose teachers used computers for simulations performed better
4th graders whose teachers used computers for math/learning games performed better
Students of teachers who had professional development in technology use scored higher on achievement tests than the comparison group.
Archer, J. (1998) The link to higher scores. Education Week, 18(5),

6. Increased Student Motivation
Gaining learner attention
Greater time on task
Authentic tasks
Increased perception of control

7. Increased Learning Speed
Certain skills learned 30% faster using technology (probably due to time on task and individualized learning)
Students write more
Student write better

8. Unique Instructional Capabilities of Technology
Linking learners to information sources
Helps learners to visualize problems and solutions
Tracking of learner progress
Increased multicultural awareness
Enhanced communication skills

9. Technology Fosters Divergent Classroom Structures
Cooperative learning
Shared intelligence
Problem solving

10. Growth of Teachers
Stages of technology integration by teachers [Dwyer, ACOT studies]:
Beginner/novice

11. Increased Teacher Productivity
Word processing
Assessment
Tracking
Desktop Publishing
Online communications
Resources