Integrating Technology in the Classroom: It Takes More Than Just Having Computers

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech146.shtml

While reading Integrating Technology in the Classroom, the first line stuck out to me.  It stated: Technology has become part of the educational process, but too often it is separate and not integrated into the learning experience. This article talked about the many ways you can incorporate technology into the classroom for learning.  The article gives the example of the morning weather. Many primary teachers check the weather during calendar time.  This article suggests using the IPAD to learn about the weather instead of just looking out the window. 

The article also references several great learning sites to use in the classroom such as: Spellingcity.com.  Its very important that technology is used appropriately to enhance lessons.  After all, some of the kids we are putting through the school systems right now, will be in jobs that aren't even created yet.  It's crucial that we show children how to use technology appropriately because the internet has so much information at their finger tips.