1. Technology Impacting Student Learning Harvey Bagshaw Union County - Stallings Elementary H.bagshaw@ucps.k12.nc.us

2. The interesting thing about 21st Century’s technology is that it is attracting kids 54% of 21st Century Kids start using Mobile Devices when they are 5-8 years old. 30% of the apps on parents’ mobile are downloaded specially for their children’s usage. 77% of the parents accept that usage of tablet increases children’s learning & creativity. 72% of iTunes top selling apps are designed for pre-schoolers and elementary students.

5. Research shows that there are numerous advantages of introducing technology into the classroom.

6. Action Research Topic Chose to focus on the positive impact technology can play in teaching science.

7. Research Questions How can the use of technology increase student motivation, engagement, and interest in science? How can the use of technology help students develop a better understanding of science concepts?

8. Partnering with TWIG and Carolina Biological

9. TWIG STUDIO

11. How do students like to learn?

12. Twig studio student example….

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14. Post Survey Questions…. What impact has technology had on learning? How engaging was using Twig Studio? How motivating was using Twig Studio to make your own movie? How effective is Twig Studio in demonstrating your understanding of science concepts? How much impact does a resource like Twig Studio have on your learning? What impact does a resource like Twig Studio have on helping you retain and recall information?

15. How did technology impact learning?

16. How did it impact assessments?

17. Finding Best Practices

18. Twig video clip…example of resource.

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20. How my AR Impacted Students An effective use of technology increased student motivation, engagement, and most importantly student achievement. Recommendations… find that balance of technology to impact instruction and student learning.

21. What Did I Learn There is an effective way to use technology in teaching and helping motivate and engage students as they demonstrate understandings in science.

22. Conclusion of my Action Research Thank you for your participation! Contact Information: Harvey Bagshaw Stallings Elementary/Union County (704)290-1558 H.bagshaw@ucps.k12.nc.us