Academic achievement and technology: evolution of the debate in the last decades
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Information Technology, Performance, MotivationAbstract
Since the introduction of computers in schools, educational research has tried to analyze potential links between the use of technology and academic achievement. This study provides a review of the literature, focusing on how the use and implementation of technology have been perceived from the perspective of educational research. Through a discussion that spans from the 1970’s to the present, we examine the main concerns and approaches in each historical period, thus providing an analysis of the scientific output and the most relevant results in the literature. Finally, the impact of educational technology on aspects such as student motivation and engagement is examined to discuss the potential of digital resources beyond academic achievement.
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