EDTECH at Boise State University

Abstract: Student Response Technology (SRT) involves the use of hand-held remotes by students during classroom lectures to electronically respond to questions. This study surveyed 350 students enrolled in one of 13 lower-division university science classes taught by five different instructors who used SRT. The survey probed students' perceptions of SRT in terms of enhancing student learning, and investigated which features of SRT students felt had the greatest/least impact on student learning. The majority of students reported that the SRT increased their content understanding, class participation, alertness, and interactions with fellow students, helped with examination preparation, provided important and immediate instructor feedback, and made class more enjoyable. Students in this study scored more positively than peer groups on survey questions related to student engagement in academic and intellectual experiences, suggesting that SRT helps to promote student engagement. Important instructor actions identified during this study that augment the enhancing effects of SRT on student learning, even in large lecture settings, include designing clear, substantive questions, reviewing correct and incorrect answers with students, and making pedagogical adjustments based on class responses.

A look at how students today use the technologies at their disposal.

A great resource for project based learning. There are many links to help you and your students learn while using the web.

I use this site often in my class. There are wonderful lessons which are ready to use and great technology articles and resources.

"Peggy Benton, an assistant professor in San Francisco State University's Department of Instructional Technologies, discusses the importance of integrating technology in both elementary schools and secondary schools."

This site is a great blog with up to date websites for educational technology integration and current trends and issues.

An article about how technology, when used effectively, can enhance academic achievement.

This website gives teachers free access to lesson plans and videos that connect to different content areas. The lessons vary from online or offline work and they often provide way to integrate current events into any classroom.

Another website that provides the opportunity to get videos streamed live into the classroom. These are general produced by PBS and A&E.

This was created by Discovery Education to allow teachers to be able to stream videos on a variety of subjects into their classrooms. It does cost a bit of money but many districts are finding that it is a worthwhile expense. You can sign up for a free trial to use it in your classroom.

Technology Plan put forth by the US Dept. of Ed.

A web-based word processesor that allows people to work together in real time, which is great for collaborative projects. Has a cool timeslider feature so you can watch your document as it changed over time which is great for teaching revision.

A place to upload, manage, and share videos, images, presentations and documents.

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