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Schoolcraft College, Core Abilities Resource Guide: Use Technology Effectively

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Use Technology Effectively Core Ability at Schoolcraft College

Students demonstrate the Use Technology Effectively Core Ability by:

  • Interpreting specifications/directions to use technology effectively.
  • Selecting procedures, equipment, appropriate tools, and technological resources to produce desired results. 
  • Applying specifications/directions to use technology effectively.
  • Using technology to facilitate the production of desired results.
Use Technology Effectively:       Course List      Rubric

Use Technology Effectively Research Bibliography

Baillie, L., & Benyon, D. (2008). Place and technology in the home. Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), 17, 227–256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10606-007-9063-2 

This study examines how technology is used in the home, mapping activities across four household spaces: communication, work, private leisure, and public leisure. It highlights how technology use varies by household member and emphasizes themes like utility, interaction, cost, and lifestyle, offering insights for home technology design. The findings inform both product and spatial design by highlighting the diverse and evolving ways people engage with technology at home.

Pintado, P., Jaramillo, I., Prado, D., & Estevez, E. (2023). The taxonomy of factors of acceptance and use of technologies for human computer interface in digital services. Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 23(2), 161-171. https://doi.org/10.24215/16666038.23.e14 

This article proposes a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of the models of acceptance and use of technologies with a focus on digital transformation practices applied to human-computer interaction in digital services. The authors analyze the behavior of key influencing factors and develop a taxonomy of acceptance and use factors categorized by economic activity. This taxonomy fills a noted gap in the literature and supports the design of more effective digital services across public and private sectors.

Strudler, N. (2010). Perspectives on technology and educational change. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(3), 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2010.10782549 

This article explores essential factors affecting the adoption and sustained use of technology in educational settings. It discusses strategies to ensure that technological changes are effectively implemented and lead to meaningful improvements in student learning. The author emphasizes the importance of addressing key issues to maximize the positive impact of technology on education.

Xing, W., & Wang, X. (2021). Understanding students’ effective use of data in the age of big data in higher education. Behaviour & Information Technology, 41(12), 2560–2577. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929x.2021.1936176 

Using social cognitive theory as a framework, this study identifies key environmental and personal elements that encourage effective data use. It highlights the importance of fostering a campus-wide data culture, improving student data literacy, and empowering students’ autonomy and self-reflection around their digital identities. The findings provide actionable insights for institutions aiming to enhance student-centered data practices.

Contact the Use Technology Effectively Team Leader

Melvin Towner Jr., PT Computer Information Systems Faculty

mtowner@schoolcraft.edu