7 Easy Steps For Using Technology to Boost Students' Test Scores

Jul 26, 2012

It’s a common question - do we really need technology to learn? The answer varies depending on how instructors utilize technology solutions to implement their lesson plans. No matter how technology is used, one thing is for sure – technology has definitely transformed the possibilities of teaching. We’ve all seen it in futuristic movies: a classroom consists of a giant interactive multimedia screen in front of the classroom and computer desks for students to work individually and collaboratively. The future is now.

It is a well-known fact that an engaged student absorbs information faster, and introducing technology to the learning process spurs students to think and learn in new ways. For instance, Kyrene School District in Arizona invested $33 million dollars to revamp their schools with interactive screens, laptops, classroom projectors, networking gear and education software to visually and kinetically accommodate different student learning styles.

Through this technology enriched learning, the students of Kyrene School District are now:

using professional writing and editing tools and creative design apps to improve their writing skills and create higher quality PowerPoint presentations

utilizing personal computers to get their ideas down faster while enabling teachers to edit their work more easily

able to more conveniently complete and review work as a group using the cooperative technology solution

participate in internet-based lesson plans for more immediate communication, including the ability to email the teacher completed assignments

learning math through interactive games such as Alien Addition

practicing spelling on interactive screens

experiencing enhanced reading comprehension with interactive reading websites, and taking exams on laptops, with their scores being revealed in minutes.

As a result of implementing these advancements, students are able to master academic skills in a fun and creative way. School districts like Kyrene are a perfect example of how the classroom can be used to help students acquire the technological competence that is essential in today’s information technology era. What an exciting time for education!

To learn more about interactive presentation solutions to transform classrooms, libraries and auditoriums from ordinary spaces into exciting learning centers, read here. Have experience with implementing new technologies within the classroom? Tell us about it here on the blog.