Teaching and Tech: An Investigation of the Relationship and Use of Digital Technologies and the Overall Effectiveness of the Classroom Learning Environment

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This article explores the use of digital tools to enhance learning through the use of technology, specifically as an enhancement to regular classroom practices. Consideration was given to the relationship between the use of digital technologies and student learning, the level of rigor expected of each student, and the overall effectiveness of the learning environment. The variability of technology use based on school level and the content discipline being taught were analyzed to evaluate the relationship between the use of digital learning tools and observable practices of active learning in the classroom. The data analyzed in this research study provide a snapshot of practice in 5,070 classrooms in 393 schools over a five-year period.

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Matthew L. Johnson

Dr. Matthew L. Johnson has over a decade of teaching and leadership experience in various K–12 and higher education settings. His administrative appointments include leadership in areas of faculty development, assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation, as well as advising and student support services. His teaching experience includes dual enrollment psychology courses for high school students, as well as undergraduate and graduate-level courses in leadership, education, and psychology.