Technology Improving Student Achievement

Mobile Aps and Devices Improve Student Achievement

We are constantly thinking about techology implementation in the classroom. All the technology we have access to, is it really benefiting the students?  The study discussed in the article claim that students who used the technology instead of the textbook were just as successful if not more than the students who used the traditional textbook. As technology is changing every second, it is important for teachers to use technology ot meet the diverse needs of our students today.  It is no longer acceptable to sit and lecture at a class for an hour and expect them to retain the information, or more importantly care about the topic being discussed.

This article is one more verification that technology, when used efficiently and effectively, can have a positive impact on the students.  We as teachers need to go the extra step and familiarize ourselves with the technology available so we can ensure student success in our classroom.