Why Integrate Technology into the
Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many
There's a place for
tech in every classroom.
JRobbins Short Reflection:
Now a days, our kids
are more technological then we are as adults. The question is what are they
doing with all this technology? If properly used, technology will help students
acquire the skills they need to survive in a complex, highly technological
knowledge-based economy.
Integrating
technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills
and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration
must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and
enhance the learning process. It must
support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in
groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world
experts.
Learning through projects
while equipped with technology tools allows students to be intellectually
challenged while providing them with a realistic snapshot of what the modern
office looks like.
New tech tools for
visualizing and modeling, especially in the sciences, offer students ways to
experiment and observe phenomenon and to view results in graphic ways that aid
in understanding. And, as an added benefit, with technology tools and a
project-learning approach, students are more likely to stay engaged and on
task, reducing behavioral problems in the classroom
Technology also changes
the way teachers teach, offering educators effective ways to reach different
types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means. It
also enhances the relationship between teacher and student. When technology is
effectively integrated into subject areas, teachers grow into roles of adviser,
content expert, and coach. Technology helps make teaching and learning more
meaningful and fun.
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