I found an article using google scholar which stresses the importance of integrating technology and new teaching strategies at all grade levels. Through the analysis of integrated technology, there was evidence that showed the impact of technology on student learning outcomes. There was a greater difference at the younger levels when it came to integrating technology and more mathematical teachings. There was less of a change when it came to integrating more technology, math, and engineering subjects at  higher levels of education because there was less interest in the subjects. The study found that the children benefited the most from STEM at an early age because it was able to provoke their curiosity in the subjects and challenge them in a different way. The meta-analysis was used to show the differences in the integration of STEM into the educational process and show how it changed the students learning abilities. This helped me to find more information on the effects of technology in the classroom and how it can benefit or harm student learning outcomes. The study used quantitative and qualitative data from various research articles to produce a more statistical analysis of the effects of STEM in the classroom. It was interesting to learn about the differences that technology can have on different grade levels and that the integration of technology in the classroom has proved to be more beneficial among younger age groups.

Becker Kurt; Park Kyungsuk. “Effects of integrative approaches among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects on students’ learning: A preliminary meta-analysis.” Journal of STEM Education : Innovations and Research; Auburn. Vol. 12 Iss. 5 (Jul-Sep 2011): 23-37