Technology as Teacher

Paper Summary:

The paper explores the Study Island computer-based mathematics program that was developed and designed to help children learn mathematical skills and to increase standardized math test scores. The paper looks at research that measured the effects of the utilization of this web-based program on the students' reference competency test mathematics scores. The paper relates that the research showed that students who were enrolled in a class where Study Island was used did better on a standardized test than other students. The paper concludes that computer-aided instruction has more advantages than disadvantages and suggests students use the Study Island mathematics program for the next state standardized test.

Outline:
Introduction
What is Study Island?
Research Study
Background and Significance of the Problem
To What Extent Did Computer Assisted Instruction Increase Standardized Mathematics Achievement Scores?
What Benefits and Advantages Emerged When Using Computer Aided Instruction With Sixth Grade?
How Can the Web-Based Mathematical Instruction Study Island Program Influence Student's Perception of Leaning?
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Mathematics is one area that is being affected by the use of such technology. There have been several computer-based mathematics programs developed and designed to help children learn mathematic skills and to increase standardized math test scores. One such program is called Study Island. Study Island was developed in 2000 and offers practical and web-based instruction for students in all grade levels. The program is based around state standards so that students can use this program to prepare for state standardized testing and increase overall testing scores. Study Island is currently being used in over 6000 schools around the nation and is helping over two million students."

Sample of Sources Used:

• 1. Study Island website. Retrieved August 1, 2006 from http://www.studyisland.com/
• 2.Education World-Computer Aided Instruction. Retrieved August 10, 2006 from: http://www.education-world.com/awards/2003/r0503-14.shtml
• 3. Computer Aided Math Instruction. Retrieved August 10, 2006 from: http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/computeraided_math.asp
• 4. Roberts, V. A., & Madhere, S. (1990). Chapter I resource laboratory program for computer assisted instruction (CAI) 1989-1990. Evaluation report. Evaluation report for the District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC.
• 5. Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (1977). Educational technology: Definition and glossary of terms (Vol. 1). Washington, D.C.: Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

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