Use of Technology in the Classroom and Students Outcomes

Abstract

Miren Ivankovic

Each year, technology becomes increasingly integrated into the classroom. In the present day, students use a plethora of electronic devices to assist them in their studies. However, there is a popular and ongoing debate whether technology improves student performance or if it is a detriment instead. For this study, two sections of economics classes at Anderson University were analyzed. Section two allowed unlimited access to technology in the classroom, while section three was not allowed to use technology in any capacity. Data such as student SAT score, GPA, attendance, student job or lack thereof, student extracurricular sports or lack thereof, household income, student religion, and professor and class evaluations were collected from both sections. Once data was entered, tests performed show a statistically significant difference in overall grade between two sections. Students do better, on average, when technology is not allowed in the classroom.

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