How teaching is going to affect how your students are learning

“A U.S. Department of Education-funded study of nine technology-rich schools concluded that the use of technology resulted in educational gains for all students regardless of age, race, parental income, or other characteristics. Moreover, a 10-year study supported by Apple Computer, Inc., concluded that student provided with technology-rich learning environments ‘continued to perform well on standardized tests but were also developing a variety of competencies not usually measured. Students explored and represented information dynamically and in many forms; became socially aware and more confident; communicated effectively about complex processes; became independent learners and self-starters; knew their areas of expertise and shared that expertise spontaneously”. ( for more info visit http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/tiol.html#Enhanced )

I believe that the presence of technology opens up a new window for the students to learn. Its colourful, animated, motion-filled, interactive nature definitely captures their attention to stay focused as learning becomes fun. It avoids them from being bored and their attention span is lengthened. This is especially because with technology they learn interactively; they receive response unlike the one way communication they would have with printed material. For instance, as they complete an academic exercise in a computer, the computer guides them through it by providing help if needed and even checks their answers.

Moreover, a whole world of knowledge is opened up for student s through technology. With internet as the central tool, they can get any information on any subject at any time with just a click. This allows them to acquire knowledge of their own choice and interest more than they do at school. This will not only benefit them as they have a advantageous pastime but also fill them with general knowledge.