Improving Technology in Education

Improving Technology in Education at the High

School Level

“A core responsibility of any teacher is to ensure that students possess

the knowledge and abilities needed to be productive, involved citizens, who can think critically about the

world and their place in it, both now and in the future.” (Preston et al.,

2015)

Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & MacDonald, R. (2015). Benefits and Challenges of Technology in High Schools: A Voice from Educational Leaders with a Freire Echo. Interchange: A Quarterly

Review Of Education, 46(2), 169-185.

Why is Technology Important in Education?

How is Technology Utilized in Education Currently?

• Research• Google Drive• E-mail• Word-processing• Social Media

Why change?• Not all students learn the same way, at

the same pace• Knowledge is NOT fixed, the teacher is

not the only source of information• Students should know how to ask good

questions in order to find the correct resources

• Students are entering a globalized world and need the skills necessary to succeed

Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27.

Student Achievement• Integrating technology into instruction

has positive effects on student achievement

• State programs across the country have shown significant gains in achievement–Missouri–Michigan– Texas– Iowa

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible

Link. ISTE Policy Brief

Why is Technology Lacking in Education?

• Lack of professional development• Fear of the unknown• Lack of daily integration• Lack of leadership, support, and

modeling• Accessibility • Policy and/or lack of policy• Lack of appropriate objectives for use



“Many American students lack sufficient knowledge about other

world regions, languages and cultures, and as a result are likely to be unprepared to compete and lead

in a global work environment.” (Zhao, 2007)

Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the Education

Practitioner, 2(4)

Did you know?

Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the Education

Practitioner, 2(4)

89% vs 36%92% vs 22%

25% passportsNearly 60%Nearly 30%

How do we prepare global citizens?

• Foreign languages• Cultural awareness• Creativity• Critical thinking skills• Digital literacy

How Does Technology Help With This?

• Discover new cultures• Foreign language acquisition• Interpersonal skills• Global connections

What are examples of technology we can use in instruction?

Twitter

Flipped Classroom

Podcasts

Weblogs

Wikis

Twitter• Continue class discussions• Enable shy students to ask questions• Discuss materials • Provide academic support • Organize study groups• Create dialogue among teacher and

students

Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based

practice. Educational Research Review, 9, 47-64.

Weblogs• Self-reflection• Feedback from a large audience• Critique skills via peer edits• Critical thinking skills• Improvement of writing skills



Podcasts• Engage students in their learning• Opportunity to review material

multiple times• Student absences: Available material• Student-created podcasts– Deeper understanding of material– Development of higher order thinking

skills



Wikis• Exchange ideas• Clarify understandings• Collaboration among students• Critique skills via peer edits



The Flipped Classroom• Teacher creates an e-learning environment• Students already have some understanding

of subject matter– More effective interaction among students– Increased confidence for students in class

participation• Benefits– Students can study at their own pace– Encourages collaboration among students– Increases student responsibility for learning– Unlimited access to resources

Evseeva, A., & Solozhenko, A. (2015). Use of Flipped Classroom Technology in Language Learning. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 206(XVth International Conference

"Linguistic and Cultural Studies: Traditions and Innovations")

https://learningsciences.utexas.edu/teaching/flipping-a-class

How can teachers benefit from technology?

• Weblogs and sharing sites

• Professional development

• Forums• Social Media

“Our technology leaders need to work together with educators, not as missionaries bearing magical gifts, but as collaborators in creating new opportunities to learn.” (Collins &

Halverson, 2010)

Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27.

How to effectively integrate technology in education

• Appropriate and effective professional development

• Time and resources to develop effective instructional strategies

• Involve experts• Create mentor groups for support– Administrators– Teachers– Students



ReferencesCollins, A., & Halverson, R. (2010). The second educational revolution:

rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(1), 18-27.

Evseeva, A., & Solozhenko, A. (2015). Use of Flipped Classroom Technology in Language Learning. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 206(XVth International Conference "Linguistic and Cultural Studies: Traditions and Innovations")

Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2013). Review: Use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 and higher education: The search for evidence-based practice. Educational Research Review, 9, 47-64.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2008). Technology and student achievement – The Indelible Link. ISTE Policy Brief

Preston, J. P., Wiebe, S., Gabriel, M., McAuley, A., Campbell, B., & MacDonald, R. (2015). Benefits and Challenges of Technology in High Schools: A Voice from Educational Leaders with a Freire Echo. Interchange: A Quarterly Review Of Education, 46(2), 169-185.

Zhao, Y. (2007). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Edge: The Latest Information for the Education Practitioner, 2(4)