Technology Practices That Improve Learning

Below is information from a study that was unveiled at the conference we attended:

"The Project RED (Revolutionizing Education) research team unveiled a new study at the National School Boards Association T + L conference in Phoenix that details how nine key implementation factors are linked to improved test scores and graduation rates, as well as reductions in disciplinary actions and dropout rates." Below you will find some of the information from this study:

Which technology practices improve learning the most?
1. Intervention classes: Technology is integrated into every intervention class.
2. Change management leadership by principal: Leaders provide time for teacher
professional learning and collaboration at least monthly.
3. Online collaboration: Students use technology daily for online collaboration
(games/simulations and social media.)
4. Core subjects: Technology is integrated into core curriculum weekly or more
frequently.
5. Online formative assessments: Assessments are done at least weekly.
6. Student/computer ratio: Lower ratios improve outcomes.
7. Virtual field trips: With more frequent use, virtual trips are more powerful. The best
schools do these at least monthly.
8. Search engines: Students use daily.
9. Principal training: Principals are trained in teacher buy-in, best practices, and
technology-transformed learning