Literature review and attitudes toward technology. A student and teacher perspective.

I have found several important themes in doing my literature review. In regards to student achievement, researchers have found a positive correlation between student achievement increases and the use of instructional technology. This achievement increase relates to the students view of the instruction as being more meaningful, engaging and employs methods they see as more current.  Additionally, the literature has indicated that in-service teachers are less likely than pre-service teachers to view instructional technology as worthwhile. Lastly, in-service teachers are more likely than pre-service teachers to only use instructional technology to support out dated methods of instruction. Research shows that attitudes towards employment of instructional technology is tied to prior experience with digital technology.