The Importance Of Bette Technology In Education

The configuration of grade levels and amount of time spent within the school building within the United States varies across traditional and non-traditional school environments. McEntire (2002) examined how traditionally schools in America a separated by levels k-6, 6-8, and 9-12. However, there are districts that configure grades k-12 or even by single grade levels. Districts believe that the configuration of separation between elementary, middle, and high school best meets the varying developmental needs of students. For instance, older students are by nature more sexually advanced and have higher cognitive ability than younger students. Administrators may fear that when older and younger are placed in close proximity there are increased chances for disturbances and inappropriate mingling across groups. However, some research indicates that k-12 configurations implemented in rural districts in Louisiana led to …show more content…
Several students are exposed to technology on a regular basis, so integrating its use within the classroom naturally adapts students for advancement in our technology driven society. Technology can be used as an equalizer to reducing individual differences in student ability and performance through various means. Technology allows for variation in instructional methods. Varied instruction takes into account that students learn and process information differently. Educational technologies allow instructors to implement more interactive videos and PowerPoints related to the core curriculum concepts. These technologies promote student engagement and classroom participation. Some students are visual or active learners; therefore, traditional classroom lecture may inhibit their performance. In addition, Sosa et al. (2010) reported that computer-assisted instruction was favored over lecture-based instruction among