DOI 10.5958/2230-7311.2015.00003.3
A Comparative Study of Academic Achievement of
Traditional Classroom and Smart Classroom Technology in
Relation to Intelligence
Navita Malik and V.K. Shanwal
Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India.
ABSTRACT
This paper focuses on comparing the effectiveness of smart classroom over traditional classroom in terms of academic achievement
and its relation to intelligence.40 students of class VIII of age 13-15 years were selected, for the study and two groups were formed
of 20 students each in experimental and control group. Experimental group was taught through Smart Board technology Classroom
and control group through traditional classroom.
The Jalota’s Group test of General Mental Ability was employed. The analysis of data was done by finding out the correlation
coefficient between the intelligence and academic achievement and the “t-values” were calculated to be significant difference.The
main findings of the study are that there is positive correlationbetween intelligence and academic achievement.When students
studied through smart classroom technology it was found that academic achievement was better in relation to intelligence.
Keywords: Academic Achievement, Intelligence, Smart Classroom technology and traditional classroom.
The first teaching tool blackboard found its way into classroom
the teacher. ICT has walked in every aspects of our life,
from 18th century and has dominated for decades,then
including classrooms. ICT gives a dynamic interaction between
take place the magic lantern Epidiascope,radio, tape
student and teacher. National Policy of Education 1986,
recorder,television,film strip projector, slide cum film strip,
Computerization is promoted. Children are getting exposure to
projector,computer and so on.Approaches and strategies of
Smart Phones, Smart T.V and variety oftechnologies as part of
teaching have always taken an important place in education
theirlife routine therefore our school system must incorporate
process. Teaching aid enhances student’s learning and helps
technology at their classrooms.
According to Gillman (year), “Educational Technology has the
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power to enhance the instructional program toimprove student
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classroom, school andadministrative Systems.”
While incorporating a Smart Classroom Technology both
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visual, audio-visual aids are used timely ,which fosters long
term learning.
Address for correspondence
Navita Malik, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India.
E-mail: navitaarun@gmail.com
Submission: 03 January, 2015
Accepted : 21 February, 2015
Acceptance: 03 April, 2015