Week 7

The article mentions the perspective of technology  not helping student achievement.  It further states the quality of technology is dependent on the teacher's knowledge.  There are many teachers that can say they "integrate technology", but having students type their papers using Microsoft Word, or creating a Power Point to present their book talks is not meaningful enough to say that the use of technology will enhance student achievement.  It is important to integrate technology and project based learning, but it is equally important for the teacher to be competent and viewed as an expert.  I can understand why some students say they are bored even though they "got to use a computer."  There is a lot of research that states it is the quality of technology, not the quantity of use which increases student learning.  Teachers must be up to the challenge and continue their professional development of technology to keep up with the speed of today's technological advances.