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Amidst the widespread emphasis on using technology
in teaching and learning, have you ever wondered, "why use technology?"
Besides the pressure from policymakers and parents, what evidence
exists to support the use of technology in schools? If you
have not already, now is the time to reflect on the reasons
for using technology and how schools can harness technology
to improve teaching and learning. |
Kyle Peck and Denise Dorricott give a
Top 10 List of reasons to use technology in an article
for Educational Leadership.
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For example, technology can foster an increase in the quantity
and quality of students' thinking and writing, and it can create
opportunities for students to do meaningful work. Students learn
and develop at different rates, and technology can address some
of these differences. Although it was written in 1994, the global
nature of the items on the list keep it relevant for students
today.
Read this short article and decide which is the most important
reason for using technology in teaching and learning. Does this
list include reasons you feel are most compelling to use technology?
How have these reasons stood up over time? Would you make changes
to the list? Post a message to the discussion area listing what you feel are
the most appropriate reasons for using technology
in teaching and learning. Include enough detail to explain your
thinking. If appropriate, include a short story from your experience
in your justification.
Click the "Discussion" button on the top menu bar to view your response and the responses from other participants to this activity.
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