Enhancing student learning by incorporating technology

1. By: Ashley Moltimer Enhancing student learning by incorporating technology

2. ACOT • In 1985 Apple Computer Inc. conducted an experiment called ACOT, “Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow” • The project was an educational study in which different aspects of technology in education were enforced and used in several schools.

3. ACOT Research • The research demonstrated that the introduction of technology to classrooms significantly increased the potential for learning. • It was used to support collaboration, information access, and the expression and representation of students’ thoughts and ideas.

4. How it worked? • Instead of having two personal computers per classroom, schools were with foundations and organizations to provide laptops for every student. • This allowed teachers to use technology in a broader spectrum to help students develop higher-level, critical thinking skills.

5. Benefits/ Goals • Using audio books help promote self esteem due to improvement with reading fluency. • Excellent solution for teachers trying to instruct students at different learning levels. • Inspires student motivation and leadership

6. My proposal • I propose to assemble direct usage of laptops to students. • If approved, I plan on distributing laptops to every student, as a test drive. • Each student will be assigned a laptop in the beginning of the year • Students are assigned laptops in direct linkage with their lunch number • This will allow us to serve consequences to students who damage, abuse their privilege or steal property.

7. Schedule • If approved, I plan on implementing the usage of the laptops for about a year. • According to how well the program runs, will determine if the use of the laptops will continue or be terminated. • If the program runs well , Iphones’, iPods', Ipads’ etc. will be implemented.

8. Usage of the laptops/learning purposes • Students and teachers will train for about 2 months. • During training students and teachers will be trained on using different learning software, i.e. “Sunflower Learning”. • Laptops will be used as reading, listening guides, and communication tools (students via teachers). • As well as a use for students to finish missing or absent work.

9. Used across grade levels • I want to begin the program in high schools due to the level of responsibility. • Then work my way down.

10. Large numbers of students • Not all students benefit in a classroom especially with a larger amount of students. • This is where the program will come into play. • Students struggling in the classroom will use this program as a resource. • Students will also have the chance to make up any missing or late work with the technology.

11. Cost/ Vendor Info. • Vendor : HP • Costs: $399.99 per laptops • Form fundraisers to help pay for laptops • Ask local vendors to help fund us

12. Technology • “Technology is no longer a luxury in the classroom, it’ s a necessity.” • Technology allows for more inquiry- based learning. • Due to technology, nowadays students can broaden their horizons by exploring the many facets on the web. • Or even write or record podcasts on different topics. • Technology makes everything endless.

13. Biblographary • http://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/ipods-in-school-turning-toys-into-tools-teaching-with-technology-727107.html • “Technology and student Achievement: Does it really make a Difference?”