"Why Integrate Technology Into The Classroom?"

“Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many”
By: Edutopia Staff
Edutopia

This article discusses how technology is just beginning to become established within our schools. It says that technology touches almost every aspect of our everyday lives, but is just beginning to be used regularly within our schools. The article proposes that, when properly used, technology will help students acquire the skills that are necessary for them to function and survive in a complex, highly technical knowledge-based economy.

It says that effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum, and in particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. The article states that students learn through projects, and being equipped with technology allows them to be intellectually challenged while providing them with what a real-world, modern office looks like. It talks about the benefits of the web (it connects students to experts in their various fields). Technology is a great way to keep students actively engaged and learning, while reducing behavioral issues.

The article posts numerous reader responses and opinions, and directs you to where within the magazine you can go to learn more about technology. You can access this article by going to: http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction.