Monday, July 6, 2009
What is Technology Integration?
Today?s world is rapidly changing in every way. We are an instant society, we are in constant communication and we have world wide information at our fingertips. Today?s youth are practically born with technology. Because technology is such an integral part of society, over the years we have been moving technology into our classrooms. Now I realize just because there are computers in the rooms and building does not mean we are integrating technology into our education the way we have in our lives.
Integrating technology into our classroom curriculum is more challenging than it seems. Technology integration first of all requires teachers to be current. Educating the teachers on the variety of means available is going to be the only way integration can occur.
Teachers need to learn ways to incorporate using different programs into the everyday lessons. The interactive white board is one means of using technology as part of the lesson. I am learning there are numerous programs available to educators to engage students and speak their language. The students understand and connect with technology. It is something they use regularly (in a majority of cases).
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I agree, there are many classrooms with computers just sitting there and teachers that don't use them as an important part of the students learning and development. Teaching the teachers is definitely a part of the technology integration.
ReplyDeleteI think people often forget about the opportunities for learning that can be found in their local community. Community centers and local hospitals often offer inexpensive training courses and additionally I am sure there are many volunteers who would be willing to train teachers about the technology background they will need to teach children in a classroom.
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