Main Topic: Impact of Technology on Student AchievementI. IntroductionII. Ensuring equitable use of technology for educational excellenceIII. Theorists' Perspectives on Technology as It Relates to Student AchievementIV. Using technology as a means of meaningful learningV. Summary, Implications, and DiscussionsImpact of Technology on Student AchievementThere are several ways a teacher can measure student success. Teachers can use notes, portfolios, etc. to monitor student progress in class. The four main features of the No Child Left Act (NCLB) are “greater accountability for outcomes, more freedom for states and communities, research-based methods, and parental involvement.” The ultimate goal of NCLB is for all children to reach grade level by 2014” (Davis, in press). “NCLB places a strong emphasis on standardized tests that measure outcomes in broader terms such as student portfolios; documents and reports; presentations; and formative assessments that assess critical thinking and problem-solving skills” (International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2008, p. 5). Teachers integrate technology into subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, English as a second language, and technology literacy. Additionally, NCLB emphasizes the use of computers in the professional development of teachers, principals, and other staff (Learning Point Associates, 2007, pp. 3-4). NCLB “requires every student to have technological knowledge by eighth grade. ISTE (2007) gives standards that include 1) creativity and innovation; 2) communication and collaboration; 3) mastery of research and information; 4) critique...... middle of paper ......hievement: The indelible link (Policy Brief). Retrieved from ISTE.org: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Advocacy/Policy/59.08-PolicyBrief-F-web.pdfJonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, RM and Crismond, D ( 2008). Meaningful learning with technology (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Judge, S., Puckett, K. and Bell, SM (2006, September/October). Bridging the digital divide: Update from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. The Journal of Educational Research, 100, 52-60. Retrieved from http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/hww/results/external_link_maincontentframe.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.42Learning Point Associates. (2007, 2002). Understanding the No Child Left Behind Act: Technology Integration (Consumer Brochure). Retrieved from http://www.learningpt.org/pdfs/qkey3.pdf: