1) In 2007, approximately 207 million people in the United States used the internet at home, representing 67% of the total US population of 302 million people at that time. 2) Educators are divided into two groups on the role of technology in classrooms: those who embrace technology to enhance lessons, and those who believe it does not improve academics and is overhyped. 3) Technology standards have already been established in 48 states and at the national level, indicating technology is not going away from classrooms.

1. Is all this technology necessary?
How can I use technology to
improve my class?

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3. Here are 2 thought to think about.
I for you so.
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
1) In 2007, the number
people using the internet at
home was about 207 million
2) Also, in 2007, the
population of the United
States was about 302 million

4. I stillI have just minutesthere.
was 12 getting so relax.
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
1) In 2007, the number
people using the internet at
home was about 207 million
2) Also, in 2007, the
population of the United
States was about 302 million

5. Okay, Here it is.
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
1) In 2007, the number
people using that internet all
That means the 67% of at
home was about the United
people living in 207 million
States a currently the
2) Also, in 2007, using
technology on athe United
population of regular basis
States was about 302 million

6. Since 67% of people living in the U.S.
are already using technology on a
regular basis, that means that
technology is here already and has
become an integral part of our society.
Educators must now decide what to do
with it.

7. Sure you are, a problem.
There’s but the problem is
Genius.
with our teachers. Look at this stat.
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
According to an article in
Education World (Delisio,
2003), only one-third of
teachers felt they were
prepared to use computers
as part of their classroom
instruction

8. Well as areeducator,forgot the most
There an but we you are going to
Of course, but you are running out
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about technology in part. notes.in?
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of time, so which group classroom.
important the you are
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
Group 1:
Embraces technology and use it
to enhance their lessons
Group 2:
Believe technology doesn’t
improve academics, is too
expensive, and is overhyped

9. Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
• Technology is not going away
• 48 states currently have standards that
include technology
• The national government has already
created the National Education
Technology Standards
– With standards already made a test won’t be
far behind.
yippee.

10. You have forgotten to answer your
How about we review Question 1 first?
You can try.
second question.
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
Question 1:
Is all this technology
necessary?
Question 2:
How can I use technology to
improve my class?

11. Do we have time for any questions or
You are comments?
welcome. Thank You!
Mr. Stat Man’s Stats
Question 1:
Is all this technology
necessary?
Question 2:
How can I use technology to
improve my class?

12. Mr. Stat Man’s
References
Bialo, & Solomon, E, G (1997 September). Open your eyes: The
evidence is there!. Technology & Learning
Chaika, G (1999/ 08/ 02). Technology in the Schools: It Does Make a
Difference. Education World, Retrieved 06/24/08, from
http://educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin122.shtml
Chaika, G (1997/ 06/ 23). Technology in schools: Some say it doesn't
compute!. Education World, Retrieved 06/24/08, from
http://educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin121.shtml
Delisio, E (2003/ 04/ 30). Technology Integration, Assessment, and No
Child Left Behind. Education World, Retrieved 06/24/08, from
http://educationworld.com/a_tech/tech171.shtml

13. Mr. Stat Man’s
References
Demographics of the United States. (2008). Demographics of the United States.
In wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved 06/24/08, from http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States
Henry, T (1997, 12, 17). Do classroom computers help kids learn?. USA Today,
p. Life 04.D.
High-tech teaching—students latch (April 2003). Are You Ready. NEA Today,
Retrieved 6/24/08, from
http://www.nea.org/neatoday/0304/cover.html
Josephson, J (2007, 5, 23). Survival and the Internet. Education Articles,
Retrieved 06/24/08, from http://edarticle.com
/school-improvement/school-survival-and-the- internet.html
National Education (2007). National education technology standards for students
2007. Retrieved June 24, 2008, from iste.org Web site: http://
www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Table 3.14 (2007). Table 3.14. Access to technology, use of technology and the
capacity to use technology, by state: 2005, 2006-07. Retrieved June
25, 2008, from Institute for Education Sciences Web site:
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/statereform/res_tab14.asp