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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Rebecca Petersen

Rebecca Petersen

Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement - 0 views

  • For a generation of young people, technology, particularly the Internet, has assumed a substantial stake in their social and educational lives
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      This is very true and a good reason to use technology in our classrooms.
Rebecca Petersen

Using Technology as a Learning Tool, Not Just the Cool New Thing | EDUCAUSE - 0 views

  • In my technical document design class, I experienced the best use of technology in a class: hands-on, experimental, and interactive.
    • Rebecca Petersen
       
      I personally believe this is the best way to learn
Rebecca Petersen

Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students - 1 views

  • Collaboration is fostered for obvious reasons when students are assigned to work in pairs or small groups for work at a limited number of computers.
    • Rebecca Petersen
       
      Collaborating with peers is an important part of education.
Rebecca Petersen

Research Center: Technology in Education - 0 views

  • The program, which was initially funded at $700 million annually but had dropped to $100 million by 2010, was the only federal program within the U.S. Department of Education’s general funding devoted specifically to education technology.
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      $600 million decline in funding seems high.
Rebecca Petersen

Technology Impact on Learning - 0 views

  • Student Motivation They like it better Increased family involvement Improved teachers’ skills Improved School Administration and Management
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      Student Motivation is important, if the students are enjoying what they are learning they will remember it better.
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