Technology
Karen McKissick, LRC Director
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Engagement and Technology |
Research indicates that a positive
trend in student engagement produces a positive trend in achievement.
"Engagement results from students' desire to do things they cannot do
unless they learn. The task, activity, or work the student is assigned is
associated with a result or outcome that has clear meaning and relatively
immediate value to the student. Students who are high in attention to the
task(s) and high in commitment to the task(s) are engaged." Philip C.
Schlechty, Creating Great Schools
When students are engaged with the use of technology, we have
identified three types of engagement. The first type of engagement is
learning about technology. This learning focus is on the
acquisition of technology skills related to a specific piece of hardware
and/or software. Examples might include: learning how to enter and format
text in a word processor, learning how to add a sound track to a
PhotoStory file, or keyboarding a final copy of an original writing piece.
Learning from technology is another type of technology use.
This learning focus is on using a piece of software or a web site designed
to teach, drill, or assess curriculum-related content. Some examples of
learning from technology are: practicing math skills using tutorial
software or web site, extending the learning of science content using the
CD provided with the textbook, or completing an online assessment of
learning skills.
The third use of technology is learning with technology. The
focus is on completing a curriculum-related learning process of developing
a curriculum-related product that is made possible, is of higher quality,
or becomes more efficient through the use of technology tools. The student
determines when and how to utilize the software and/or web site. Charting
plant growth in Excel, developing a digital storytelling piece, or
conduction research using various web sites are some examples of learning
with technology.
The district and staff of Scott School value meaningful student engagement
in their own learning. Student engagement is one goal in District 203
Strategic Plan adopted by the Board of Education. For more information
about the district strategic plan, check the district web site at
www.naperville203.org.
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