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__** Based on the results of the data collected during this case study, it can be concluded that the integration of technology in completing science project was a success. Twelve students improved their overall science project grade. Additionally, two of the students that completed projects this year made no attempt to complete science projects during the 2008-2009 school year. When asked if the integration of technology played any part in completing a science project this year, one student admitted that not only the technology but the fact that he was given time during the school day to complete the work made it easier for him to complete.
 * __ Data Analysis and Next Steps

Overall, the results of the student surveys indicated that the students liked completing their science projects using PowerPoint. Many students indicated that the technology made it “more fun”, “easier”, and allowed them to be “more creative” with their display. All of the students remarked that they wanted to use PowerPoint again next year for their projects and would be willing to try other forms of technology in completing their projects. Going forward, some suggestions to improve the experience are: ·     Continue to integrate PowerPoint into the presentation but investigate other forms of media for possible inclusion into the project. For example, videotaped documentary of science projects or different presentation tools. ·     Increase the amount of collaborative planning experiences between the technology and science teacher involved in the case study. ·     Consider changing the timeline for the project as the inclement winter weather and PSSA pressed the students for time.