Studies show the use of technology by students increases their employable skills. Specific valued skills include keyboarding and word processing software (De Leon, J., & Borchers, R. 1998). In addition, technology increases the magnitude and excellence of students’ thinking and writing. Tools such as databases, spreadsheets, design and graphic programs, and multimedia programs including PowerPoint allow students to “organize, analyze, interpret, develop, and evaluate their own work.” Technology also allows students to search provoking questions while engaging in problem solving and critical thinking (Peck & Dorricott 1994).
De Leon, J., & Borchers, R. (1998). High school graduate employment trends and the skills graduates need to enter Texas manufacturing industries. Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 15(1). Retrieved October 29, 2001, from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JVTE/v15n1
Peck, K. L., & Dorricott, D. (1994). Why use technology? Educational Leadership, 51(7), 11-15. Retrieved February 5, 2003, from http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9404/peck.html.
Peck, K. L., & Dorricott, D. (1994). Why use technology? Educational Leadership, 51(7), 11-15. Retrieved February 5, 2003, from http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9404/peck.html.
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