Current Research There has been extensive research carried out and articles written that list factors of software and IT projects for specific countries. (Nasir, 2011) However, research shows that there is a lack of concrete and aligned content specific to sustainable educational technology systems. Research on factors that lead to sustainable educational technology systems also lack deep or targeted research. Alexander J. Romiszowski carried out the most closely aligned study, which focused on factors leading to successful or failed educational technology innovation. However, in this study, Romiszowski found that, many lists of critical factors were composed of opinions with little supporting evidence by non-practitioners. (Romiszowski, 2004) Throughout the research process, there are number of indirectly related studies and literature that connect to sustainable educational technology systems and factors that builds a foundation for future research.
In relation to sustainable educational technology, Beborah Lowther and a team researchers, investigated the effectiveness of Tennessee EdTech Launch (TnETL), which was a technology program development and implemented to meet technology standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act (2008). The goal of the TnETL was to use trained full-time technology coaches to help teachers develop dynamic lesson that increased students’ a technology skills. (Lowther, Inan, Strahl & Ross, 2008) To evaluate TnETL, Lowther and her team, used a
As part of the community’s growth, large technology firms moved into the community and while they were willing to assist local schools, they also expected high school graduates to be skilled technology workers (MacDonald, 2006). To meet this need, the school board adopted a goal of providing a technology resource teacher in every school within the next three years. In addition, the school board had a five-year plan to increase and support instruction and instructional leadership in schools and improve student assessment scores on state exams in mathematics. In two years they planned to reduce language
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Kymberli is an example of a teacher who does not treat her job as a checklist of duties to complete, but rather as an opportunity to inspire, challenge, and enrich the lives of those around her. She is a powerful model to her students. Daily she puts her message into action- as an ideal educator and citizen. Kymberli is a leader in the classroom for Onaway High School, but she is also well known outside of the classroom. She has helped spearhead the districts integration of technology through the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG). She also serves in a leadership role for her school’s
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Since 2010, I have inspired, coached, and mentored fellow educators in the purposeful use of technology to engage students and improve student achievement beginning with the first 1:1 mobile technology program, iEngage, at Aliso Elementary in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. What began as simply having students record themselves reading aloud into iPods to develop reading fluency expanded into a tool used across all content areas to not only engage students but to facilitate active participation from all students all the time. Due to the success of iEngage in improving student achievement, Saddleback Valley expanded the program K-12 with funds from the ETT grant. Consequently, I, along with Principal Crystal Turner, was awarded Apple Distinguished Educator and the following year iEngage was honored as an Apple Distinguished District program. As the Instructional Technology Coordinator for the OCDE, I would continue to support, inspire, and motivate districts to use technology to enhance student engagement and improve student learning. Ensuring schools receive access to information and technology resources to create the learning environments necessary for our students to graduate with the skills to be competitive in a global workforce.
How much money does a typical college student spend, borrow, or take out in loans? How does a class that would help student manage their money better sound? Say a personal finance class, or money management class? In order for college student to thrive in the world and economy we live in today, they must know how to manage their money and expenses. Personal Finance classes should be required for all college students to take to help them learn to balance checkbooks, help them better manage spending and budgeting, how to open a savings account, and also how to get and pay off student loans.
Donald Trump is one of the wealthiest Presidents to be sitting in the oval office. His Limited Liability Company, The Trump organization has business operations throughout the world. Presidents Trump listed roughly 500 companies (some operational, some defunct) on his latest FEC filing (Wang). Trump’s biggest presence are in the golf and hotel industry. Since the beginning of the presidential campaign, many ethic experts believe his extensive global business operations may result in the corruption of the White House, fearing that is financial interest may influence his foreign and domestic policies. Trump, stated he has distanced himself from his company by giving control over to his children. However,
After meeting with the team of instructional coaches in my district, the tech integration specialists, the building principal, and the building leadership team (there have been a lot of meeting – I’m sensing a trend), I have begun to formulate my thoughts on what it means to be an instructional technology coach and how I can best serve my school. As I start my journey with this role, I consider myself
The practical application of technological tools in public schools across the United States has accumulated an excessive amount of both issues and benefits. The particular amount of funds spent on technological tools was prompted by a thought that children will be able to explore, evaluate and assess information much faster, effectively and positively due to the fact that technological advancement is evident on a global scale. This particular analysis will determine the learning gap that exists as a result of students’ lack of engagement with technology in public K-12 schools across the United States.
Article One Is the understanding of children’s exposure to domestic violence expanding to increase identification and prevalence? The criminology theory Kimball (Kimball, 2014) related to the issue was Social Learning Theory, because it states in each separate research piece that how the child turned out depends on how the child was raised. Kimball (Kimball, 2014) used qualitative methology by incorporating multiple comprehensive written descriptions in an organized list format about the topic. The data was collected from 46 articles using similar methods identified in Edleson’s article.
Technology in the classroom is important for teachers, parents, and students alike, because technology use has become a necessary skill for survival in today’s vastly expanding technology driven global economy. Research has shown an increase in student’s success rates when exposed to technology in the classroom. Also technology has opened lines of communication between educators and parents to keep students on track, and help teachers educate better.
Technology is everywhere, it is involved in almost every part of our culture. It affects how we live, work, play, and most importantly learn. With technology being such a fundamental part of our lives and growing each day, it only makes sense that schools incorporate technology in the classrooms. Even though many people support the use of technology in schools, there are those that have concerns about the effectiveness of technology and whether or not it undermines education to solely prepare students for the workforce. Despite the concerns, technology is being integrated with classroom lessons daily, and proving how beneficial it is for student success.
The complex social and historical foundations of education are rooted in the need to create a population of citizens capable of contributing to the continuing economic and political stability of our nation. First we were an agricultural society, then industrial, and now we are educating students for futures with that are yet unknown (explainvisualthinking, 2007). The new dynamic, created by the recent and rapid expansion of technology driven globalization has created the compelling need for technology infused education in our schools (Friedman, 2005). As an educational technology leader, I collaborate with other educators and families to create technology initiatives that will support educational technology in our schools.
Modern technology has penetrated every aspect of our lives and made great impacts on our daily activities, especially in the area of education. The continuous infusion of technology in education has become an unchangeable tendency. Given the increased use of technology in education, much research has been done on the value of technology in education. However, none of the studies have answered all of the questions that are essential to determining whether continuous infusion of new technologies in education can improve the quality of education. Since a clear answer to this question is vital to help educational organizations to make decisions on how much
As we navigate through the 21st century, technology in the classroom is becoming further predominant. iPads are replacing our textbooks, and we can research any desired topic on our smartphones. The impact that technology has had on today’s schools has been utterly momentous. Educators have now seen firsthand the numerous benefits of technology in the classroom. According to a study by IT Trade Association CompTIA, around 75 percent of educators have come to the conclusion that technology has a positive impact on the education process. Educators have also recognized the significance of developing these technological skills in students so they will be prepared to enter the workforce after they graduate (Cox). By incorporating technology in the classroom, teachers are setting our students up for a successful life outside of school. The increase of technology has even changed how teachers teach along with how