Effects of Using Digital Technologies in Learning

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Abstract

Our study focused on the question of how different technology use profiles of lessons predict students’ learning outcomes, taking into account various student and class-level variables. We used data about four profiles of technology use in 171 Math, Science and Language lessons and math competence, science competence, communication competence, digital competence, learning competence and social and emotional skills scores of 959 students in the 3rd, 6th and 9th grade in 14 schools. Findings of the study showed that interactive and constructive technology use has a neutral or positive effect on various learning outcomes while active or passive use of technology might lead to either positive, neutral or negative effects.

Authors

• Margus Pedaste, University of Tartu

• Doris Kristina Raave, University of Tartu

• Aleksandar Baucal, University of Belgrade

• Äli Leijen, University of Tartu