Student Outcome

What do you expect are the students' cognitive outcomes when the students use technology?

Technology gives students the opportunity to practice the skills that are introduced in class. They can learn how to find information on websites (which applies to reading), review their math facts while playing a game, research information for a report, or access pictures (or other resources) that will give them a better understanding of what they have been exposed to in a classroom setting. The options are endless! In the right setting, children can use technology to learn and grow as a student. When they gain an understanding of how to use the technology, then it can be in accessed for educational purposes. Technology is a great way for teachers to reach students that need a more 'hands-on' approach to learning. Some students need more than just a series of worksheets to complete in class. They need to be able to tap into the technology that they are exposed to on a regular basis. Will we as teachers be willing to make the change so that our students needs are met? or simply settle for what is comfortable and easy?


What do you expect are the students' affective outcomes when the students use technology?

We live in a technological age whether we want to admit it or not. In order to reach the minds of our students we must get outside of the so called 'norm' to meet the needs of our technologically savvy students. These students have been raised in a day and age where video games have replaced books and learning takes place via the computer over paper flashcards and worksheets. It is what they are used to and surrounded by on a regular basis. There is no way we will be able to meet the needs of modern day students if we continue to teach to the text and use pencil and paper methods. For students to be reached they need to have opportunities to truly connect and gain ownership in their work. PowerPoint presentations, Flip videos, the use of Microsoft Word etc. are just a couple of ways that students can make their learning process their own. Learning is not about us, but rather our students and what works best for them.