Using technology to increase student learning. Inc. There is increasing pressure from educational policymakers, the media, politicians, taxpayers and parents to implement a continuous flow of educational reforms. Technology is at the forefront of school reform. Governmental leaders say that every school and library should be connected to the Internet. Business leaders demand that new hires be computer literate.
Parents believe that knowledge of information technology is critical to their children's education.
For technology to be used as a tool that will measurably increase student performance, three basic elements must be in place. The school environment must be conducive to the kinds of changes that students and teachers will need to make. The curriculum of the school must be organized for effective integration of technology. A workable action plan must be in place. Dr. Reksten guides school principals and their leadership teams towards integrating technology into the school curriculum in a practical manner that will improve student achievement.