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1、1DO WE NEED COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM? Jennifer Mann Ed610, Peter Taylor Revision #1Objective: The objective of this presentation is to provide educators with an opportunity to see the benefits of using technology in the classroom. I believe that the benefits of using technology far outweigh the ne
2、gative aspects of using technology, and will demonstrate this in my presentation. This presentation will also will address some of the challenges teachers face in using technology in their classrooms, as well as offer some solutions to these challenges.BENEFITS:1) Can Enhance Student Achievement: -
3、Research has shown that computers can assist in improving students achievement. This includes achievement in several different areas. For example, students motivation is increase when we use technology to assist a teacher in facilitating a particular lesson. In addition, if we use technology in the
4、classroom it helps to prepare students for the outside world. Finally, technology can offer resources and experiences that books are not able to offer.a) Increases Students MotivationI have had to observe several classrooms as part of the Graduate Education Program. One of the things I have consiste
5、ntly found is that students have a tendency to lose interest if a teacher is at the front of the room just lecturing. From my own personal experiences, I know that I learn best when I am actively learning. I learn best from actually doing than just observing. Over the last several years, researchers
6、 have observed whether students are more motivated when the teacher uses technology to facilitate a lesson. Observations have in fact found that 2“Technology-rich schools report higher attendance and lower dropout rates than in the past.27 Students are found to be challenged, engaged, and more indep
7、endent when using technology.”28 vii I think many teachers would agree that students get excited when told they will be using computers to do a lesson. If you were to tell a student that you were going to strictly lecture for the next forty-five minutes, they will probably not show the same enthusia
8、sm. b) Increases Students Achievement Using technology in the classroom, specifically computer-assisted instruction, can help students achieve success in the classroom provided the teacher knows how to use the computers effectively. Often times teachers express their concerns that they do not have t
9、he time to devote to students who need individualized instruction. Whether it is gifted students or students who may need extra assistance. Computers allow for individualized extra attention, attention that the teacher may not be able to provide during regular classroom hours. Computers can also hel
10、p improve students performance overall in the classroom in that they can provide students with immediate feedback “instant feedback motivates them (students) to continue. In a decade-long series of studies, students in classes that use CAI outperformed their peers on standardized tests of basic skil
11、ls achievement by 30 percent on average.” vii c) Prepare Students for the Outside World Currently I think we can all agree that in order to get by in todays job market one must proficient in the use of technology, specifically computers. “By the 21st century, 60 percent of all jobs in the nation wil
12、l require skills in computer and network use.15” viii This means that any student who does not know the essentials of using computers-word processors, spreadsheets, databases, networks, and operating systems-will be at a distinct disadvantage.” I know from my own personal experiences as a corporate
13、trainer that it is extremely difficult to train an individual who has little to no experience on computers. It is our job as educators to prepare our students so that they will be marketable in todays job market. In order that an individual is marketable, they have to have some experience in using c
14、omputers. If a student does not have the proper training using computers, they may be turned down for a job. Some schools have also reported that by incorporating a technology rich curriculum into their schools, they are seeing at risks students stay in school. “East Bakersfield High School emphasiz
15、es a technology-rich, school-to-work transition program in a school serving 2,400 students, with a majority considered at-risk. The 3result: fewer students are dropping out, and graduates are markedly more successful in finding work.”viii The reason is that if a student sees that by staying in schoo
16、l they will gain practical experiences that can be used in everyday life, than it is worth staying in school.c) Lessons Can Be More Interesting and Hands On One of the questions that were raised at the beginning of this course is if computer assisted instruction (or CAI) is truly more beneficial than a blackboard or overhead projector. Although it is true that for certain lessons it is just as easy to use the age old blackboard and text b
