I have had to observe several classrooms as part of the Graduate Education Program. One of the things I have consistently found is that students have a tendency to lose interest if a teacher is at the front of the room just lecturing. From my own personal experiences, I know that I learn best when I am actively learning. I learn best from actually doing than just observing. Over the last several years, researchers have observed whether students are more motivated when the teacher uses technology to facilitate a lesson. Observations have in fact found that
“Technology-rich schools report higher attendance and lower dropout rates than in the past.27 Students are found to be challenged, engaged, and more independent when using technology.”28 vi I think many teachers would agree that students get excited when told they will be using computers to do a lesson. If you were to tell a student that you were going to strictly lecture for the next forty-five minutes, they will probably not show the same enthusiasm.