--- Forwarded Message from Dennie Hoopingarner <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: Dennie Hoopingarner <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:07:46 -0500 >Subject: Re: #9553 Research on student learning effects of technology >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> *sigh* I'll take it this time, guys: Substitute the word "chalkboard" or "textbook" for the word "technology" in Hartman's quote, and you also have a true statement. Asking for evidence that this or that technology has a positive effect on teaching or learning is a futile exercise. The question is so broad that it can't yield useful answers. The research is rich with examples how applying a specific technology in a specific way yielded specific, targeted results. In sum, these studies show that technology can have an impact on teaching and learning. However, since not everyone uses the same technology in the same way, we can't say that there is a systematic application of technology, and therefore, there is not a systematic impact on teaching and learning. However, these narrow studies can be combined into a mosaic picture that may be pieced together into some best practices. My two cents. Anyone else want to add to the discussion? *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning Technology (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Subscribe, unsubscribe, search the archives at http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=LLTI Anthony Helm, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************