A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology

This article gives steps on how to determine how to integrate technology into your curriculum. It gave a four-point “STAR” approach for technology assessment. “STAR” stands for: student skills and attitudes, teacher skills and attitudes, access, and resources. The next step is to get motivated. Ways to get motivated is to get informed and inspired by peers. Also it suggests getting involved with other teachers or online dialogue. The last step the article suggests is to get motivated! Manage with technology by creating spreadsheets to average grades or create a newsletter for parents. Learn how to use online learning tools such as WebQuests and scavenger hunts. The article gives many ways to integrate technology no matter how skilled you or your students are.

Jackson, L. (May 2002). A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology. Education World. Retrieved September 17, 2008 from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech130.shtml

What is Technology Integration?

Technology integration is applying the use of technology so that it supports and extends curriculum objectives and engages students in meaningful learning. It offers teachers effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means Teachers can incorporate technology into their lesson plans so that it enhances instruction and improves student learning. PowerPoint presentations, videos, digital photography, Web Quests, Interactive Whiteboards and many more are ways to add technology to everyday lesson plans. As students learn to use technology as a part of their daily lives, it prepares them for a future filled with technology. Almost all workers in business, industry, government, and education are now required to use technology. The technology skills and knowledge that students gain in the classroom will create a foundation for the technology skills and knowledge they will need in the future.

Welcome to My Blog

Hi, my name is Jennifer Adkins. Welcome to my first blog. My blog will focus on how to integrate technology in the classroom. Please feel free at any time to read and comment as you choose.