Technology’s Value in Education. Teacher Survey Reveals the Importance of Student Access to Computers, Need for More Tech Training
By: Chris Rother
Summarized by Adeba Sultana
“Thus, feedback from classroom educators can be essential in helping communities make academic and technological choices that are in the best long-term interests of students and schools.” (Rother, 2003) This article discusses the result of a nationwide survey of K-12 teachers which was conducted to provide a broad, objective and nonpolitical picture of technology’s value in education.
606 teachers of elementary, middle and high school teachers were interviewed by the researchers. Majority of the respondents expressed that technology was beneficial both to the teachers and to the students not only in the classroom but also in outside the classroom.
Benefits of technology in the classroom among other were the respect that teachers get because of their ability of using technology. It also increases student attention.
Outside the classroom benefit that had the most supporters was the parent-teacher communication possibility through technology. This has made the job easier, and results in gains in teacher performances.
Most teachers expressed concerns about deficiencies in their ongoing training in technology.
Conclusion: While more research remains to be done, schools must continue to optimize technology funds and demonstrate the value of classroom technology. Teachers should be given the choice of software selection and more technology training.
Reference:
Rother, C. (2003). Technology’s value in education. Teacher survey reveals the importance of student access to computers, need for more tech training. THE Journal, Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/the/printarticle/?id=16525
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