Student attitudes and how well they understand digital tools play a big role in making technology work in schools.

Here’s a closer look at the key points:

Attitudes Toward Technology:

• When students feel positive about technology, they are more likely to use it actively and try out new tools.
• On the other hand, students who have a negative view may not want to use educational technology. This can lead to them being less involved and not doing as well in school.

Digital Literacy Levels:

• Students who are skilled with technology can easily use educational tools. This helps them learn better.
• But, students who aren’t comfortable with technology might find it hard to use these tools, which can be frustrating and slow down their learning.

How They Work Together:

• It’s important to see how attitudes and skills connect. For example, a student who loves learning but doesn’t know how to use digital tools may still have a hard time benefiting from them.
• Likewise, a student who understands technology but has a bad attitude may not fully use their resources, which can hurt their learning.

Challenges to Effective Use:

• Familiarity with Technology: Students who don’t know much about basic tech might feel confused, which can make them reluctant to use educational tools.
• Training and Support: If students don’t receive enough help or training, it can make their negative feelings about technology worse and highlight their lack of skills.

What Educators Can Do:

• Teachers can help students feel more positive about technology. Encouraging a growth mindset can make students want to work on their digital skills.
• Providing help and including digital skills training in lessons can lessen the challenges that come with not knowing enough about technology.

In short, how students feel about technology and their skill levels are very important for using educational tools effectively. Negative feelings can be a problem, even for students who are skilled. And, students who lack skills may disengage, no matter how enthusiastic they are. So, it’s important to tackle these issues to ensure educational technology helps improve learning and engagement.