exercises that are targeted at differentiating to
the various academic levels of students in the
classroom by assigning an initial pre-
assessment and developing tailor-made
activities to improve areas of weakness.
Transparency: Student use of technology can
make the thinking and problem-solving
process more transparent to the teacher.
Digital files can provide documentation of the
processes the student has engaged in to solve
problems. It is often easier to store and
retrieve these files electronically than on
paper. Screen-monitoring software allows
teachers to observe students in the process of
classwork.
Efficiency: Using technology can reduce the
workload on the teacher for mundane tasks
such as organization and distribution of
electronic learning materials, grading of
multiple choice questions.
Cooperative Grouping and Collaboration:
Educators frequently utilize cooperative
grouping strategies and technology integration
at the same time since technology is very
conducive to group work, team problem
solving, etc. Having students work in
partnerships or small groups with a computer
based activity as a guide allows students to
work collaboratively to complete a technology-
based activity. Using technology allows for the
free exchange of information. The widespread
use of compatible text, presentation, and
image software allows information to be
exchanged more easily than ever before.
Archiving: Technology allows teachers to
more efficently save and document student
work for archival purposes. Whether it be
students working on a paper that is saved
under their name or scanning in classroom
worksheets that identify where a student is in
their learning at a set point of time,
technology gives the power to save
information in ways that are impossible
through traditional means. This leads to
several advantages like tracking student
progress over time or looking back to see
what areas need improvement. Computers
provide easy storage and access to a student's
accumulating portfolio of work. By viewing
previous work, students can better gauge their
own progress and avoid repeating tasks
already accomplished.
Preparation for College & Career: With
computers and various forms of technology
moving more prominently into the mainstream
of typical life and business, it is important to
expose our students to different types of
technology. Gaining experience in word
processing, various software programs,
internet research, etc. are essential
educational needs for students to become
successful in the workplace. Using technology
allows for a smooth transition from school to
work and school to college. Technology is used
everywhere - in math, science, engineering,
transportation, manufacturing, and every
business application you can think of. From
sales transactions and inventory control, to e-
commerce, the uses for technology are
limitless. .
Problem-Solving and Project-Based
Learning: Developing deep competency using
the problem solving environment provided by
the computer. Technology helps promote a
positive shift toward more project based,
hands on learning, away from lecture based
learning. Lecture based learning will not, and
should not, disappear. However, the
information manipulation environment
provided by one-to-one technology allows
teachers to reduce their reliance on lecturing.
Source of Information:
http://schoolcomputing.wikia.com/wiki/Ration
ale_for_Technology_in_Education
Contd. on VII. The Need for a Science Lab.
the various academic levels of students in the
classroom by assigning an initial pre-
assessment and developing tailor-made
activities to improve areas of weakness.
Transparency: Student use of technology can
make the thinking and problem-solving
process more transparent to the teacher.
Digital files can provide documentation of the
processes the student has engaged in to solve
problems. It is often easier to store and
retrieve these files electronically than on
paper. Screen-monitoring software allows
teachers to observe students in the process of
classwork.
Efficiency: Using technology can reduce the
workload on the teacher for mundane tasks
such as organization and distribution of
electronic learning materials, grading of
multiple choice questions.
Cooperative Grouping and Collaboration:
Educators frequently utilize cooperative
grouping strategies and technology integration
at the same time since technology is very
conducive to group work, team problem
solving, etc. Having students work in
partnerships or small groups with a computer
based activity as a guide allows students to
work collaboratively to complete a technology-
based activity. Using technology allows for the
free exchange of information. The widespread
use of compatible text, presentation, and
image software allows information to be
exchanged more easily than ever before.
Archiving: Technology allows teachers to
more efficently save and document student
work for archival purposes. Whether it be
students working on a paper that is saved
under their name or scanning in classroom
worksheets that identify where a student is in
their learning at a set point of time,
technology gives the power to save
information in ways that are impossible
through traditional means. This leads to
several advantages like tracking student
progress over time or looking back to see
what areas need improvement. Computers
provide easy storage and access to a student's
accumulating portfolio of work. By viewing
previous work, students can better gauge their
own progress and avoid repeating tasks
already accomplished.
Preparation for College & Career: With
computers and various forms of technology
moving more prominently into the mainstream
of typical life and business, it is important to
expose our students to different types of
technology. Gaining experience in word
processing, various software programs,
internet research, etc. are essential
educational needs for students to become
successful in the workplace. Using technology
allows for a smooth transition from school to
work and school to college. Technology is used
everywhere - in math, science, engineering,
transportation, manufacturing, and every
business application you can think of. From
sales transactions and inventory control, to e-
commerce, the uses for technology are
limitless. .
Problem-Solving and Project-Based
Learning: Developing deep competency using
the problem solving environment provided by
the computer. Technology helps promote a
positive shift toward more project based,
hands on learning, away from lecture based
learning. Lecture based learning will not, and
should not, disappear. However, the
information manipulation environment
provided by one-to-one technology allows
teachers to reduce their reliance on lecturing.
Source of Information:
http://schoolcomputing.wikia.com/wiki/Ration
ale_for_Technology_in_Education
Contd. on VII. The Need for a Science Lab.
VI. The Need for Technology
So what is the school’s immediate need? In
order to deliver the new curriculum and deal
with student centeredness in instruction, the
school’s current priority is a computer
laboratory, not only for student instructions in
technology, but also for the administration
and faculty. Currently, all the school records
are stored on two computers assigned to the
principal and the registrar. As the school only
owns one working computer, it has to rely on
computers personally owned by faculty and
staff.
Our proposal for a computer lab includes 30
computers for faculty and student use and a
central server to create a school network for
easy and reliable communication and storage
of student data, 10 flat screen TV sets (one
per classroom) to show instructional DVDs,
and two laptops to act as a mobile server for
instructional materials.
The underlying philosophy of the K-12
program, the student centered learining
approach, is computer and related technology
driven. Best method teaching practices as well
as specialized lessons (i. e., for slow learners
and handicapped learners) are transmitted
mainly through DVDs, CDs and digitized
communications. The inculcation of best
method teaching practices and specialized
lessons will greatly be enhanced with the
acquisition of the computes and TV sets as
described above
Below is an article, copied from the internet,
on the advantages of the use of technology in
schools.
- - - - - - - - - -
Why Use Technology?
Engagement: Using technology involves
students in the learning process. Students
using technology become active in the
learning process instead of passive listeners.
One-to-one technology enables access,
manipulation, and presentation of information
and knowledge. It can be a very creative
process, especially with multimedia. Using
technology can reduce discipline problems if
students are more interested in their work.
Using technology allows students to take
ownership of their work. When students are
empowered to find their own answers, the
learning process becomes much more
interesting. Technology allows opportunities
for multimedia and interactivity that are
impossible with more traditional instructional
techniques.
.
Empowerment: Using technology transforms
the teacher from authority-expert to facilitator
when the students are guided to use
technology to find answers online. Students
are transformed from passive recipients of the
teacher's knowledge to active participants in
knowledge-seeking and knowledge-
construction. Teachers often learn new
technology programs along with students .
Access to Information & Commu-nication:
The internet provides access to an incredible
array of information sources, media, and
communications.
School-Home Connections: Technology can
offer increased accessibility if the students
have computer and internet access in their
homes. In these situations, assignments,
activities, assessments, multimedia, etc. can
be provided over the web and completed
anywhere, providing for a wider range of
instructional opportunities for anytime
anywhere learning.
Differentiation: Technology frequently
provides greater opportunities for
differentiation for students. Computers
targeted at multimedia applications showing
pictures, sounds, and videos are conducive to
the learning styles of various learners.
Additionally, several software programs have
order to deliver the new curriculum and deal
with student centeredness in instruction, the
school’s current priority is a computer
laboratory, not only for student instructions in
technology, but also for the administration
and faculty. Currently, all the school records
are stored on two computers assigned to the
principal and the registrar. As the school only
owns one working computer, it has to rely on
computers personally owned by faculty and
staff.
Our proposal for a computer lab includes 30
computers for faculty and student use and a
central server to create a school network for
easy and reliable communication and storage
of student data, 10 flat screen TV sets (one
per classroom) to show instructional DVDs,
and two laptops to act as a mobile server for
instructional materials.
The underlying philosophy of the K-12
program, the student centered learining
approach, is computer and related technology
driven. Best method teaching practices as well
as specialized lessons (i. e., for slow learners
and handicapped learners) are transmitted
mainly through DVDs, CDs and digitized
communications. The inculcation of best
method teaching practices and specialized
lessons will greatly be enhanced with the
acquisition of the computes and TV sets as
described above
Below is an article, copied from the internet,
on the advantages of the use of technology in
schools.
- - - - - - - - - -
Why Use Technology?
Engagement: Using technology involves
students in the learning process. Students
using technology become active in the
learning process instead of passive listeners.
One-to-one technology enables access,
manipulation, and presentation of information
and knowledge. It can be a very creative
process, especially with multimedia. Using
technology can reduce discipline problems if
students are more interested in their work.
Using technology allows students to take
ownership of their work. When students are
empowered to find their own answers, the
learning process becomes much more
interesting. Technology allows opportunities
for multimedia and interactivity that are
impossible with more traditional instructional
techniques.
.
Empowerment: Using technology transforms
the teacher from authority-expert to facilitator
when the students are guided to use
technology to find answers online. Students
are transformed from passive recipients of the
teacher's knowledge to active participants in
knowledge-seeking and knowledge-
construction. Teachers often learn new
technology programs along with students .
Access to Information & Commu-nication:
The internet provides access to an incredible
array of information sources, media, and
communications.
School-Home Connections: Technology can
offer increased accessibility if the students
have computer and internet access in their
homes. In these situations, assignments,
activities, assessments, multimedia, etc. can
be provided over the web and completed
anywhere, providing for a wider range of
instructional opportunities for anytime
anywhere learning.
Differentiation: Technology frequently
provides greater opportunities for
differentiation for students. Computers
targeted at multimedia applications showing
pictures, sounds, and videos are conducive to
the learning styles of various learners.
Additionally, several software programs have
