Why Integrate Technology Into the Curriculum?

Article link: http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction

In this article on Edutopia, the authors discuss several reasons that technology should be integrated into regular classroom curriculum.  The approach reminded me of the multicultural course I took last month; just as multicultural perspectives need to be a natural part of any lesson plan, so do technological elements.

Many adults and educators are frustrated at the extent to which technology has taken over society.  However, our job as educators is not only to teach kids about the past, but to prepare them for the future.  Their future is going to include new and changing technologies, and incorporating them into our classrooms is vital.

I also liked the mention of technology aiding teachers in teaching with different strategies and assessments.  Being open to the use of technology in the classroom means giving students more chances to learn and retain.  I'm excited to use the tools that I've gained in this course to prepare my students for their technology-filled futures.