In “investing in technology: the payoff in student learning,” jane smith describes how, despite budgetary concerns, investing in technology in the classroom will yield impressive returns in the form of improved student performance. computers can be a particularly valuable tool; they can be used as tutors by presenting students with information and directing student responses. computers can also be used by students to conduct research, analyze data, and complete assignments. begin annotation. in the first paragraph, the main claims of the summary are presented. end annotation. numerous studies support the claim that technology can improve student learning. the west virginia basic skills study, implemented in 1999, found that students who learned from computers performed better than their peers. eleven percent of that improvement was directly connected to the use of computers. a 2000 study, project child, found that computers contributed to students having higher test scores and better discipline as opposed to students who did not use computers as tutors. begin annotation. in the second paragraph, relevant supporting details are presented. end annotation. computers can also be used as tools, smith argues, encouraging higher-level learning and critical-thinking skills while increasing students’ ability to engage their peers in discussion and learning projects. a ten-year study sponsored by apple computers found that technology was effective at improving student learning and critical-thinking skills. the same study found that technology also had a positive effect on teacher morale. model summary of an informational text summary of “investing in technology: the payoff in student learning” according to smith, computers can have a dramatic and positive impact on student learning. by ensuring increased access to technology like computers, teachers and administrators can improve the quality of a student’s education. however, for computers to be effective, students must not only have daily access to computers; they must also be taught how to use them. teachers must learn how to integrate computers effectively into their lessons while also teach students how to use technology for their benefit. this means that teachers, schools, and administrators will need to learn new strategies and adapt current classroom techniques while still emphasizing the importance of balance within all lessons. write a summary