Technology
Integration
By Ali and Jenny
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What is
technology
integration?
Technology integration is the
incorporation of technology resources
and technology-based practices into
the daily routines, work, and
management of schools.
Fast Facts!
* One in five 8-14 year olds uses more than six hours of screen media each day
* 18% of teens are looking at their screens for more than 10 hours a day
Fast Facts!
* In a Study Done of Children Ages 12-17 (2008)
33% create their own work on web pages and blogs for others, including those
of groups they belong to, friends, or school assignments
28% have created their own online journal or blog
27% maintain their own personal web page
39% share their own artwork, photos, stories or videos online
WHY ARE WE SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU?
For the 21st Century students who have grown up in a digital world, technology is a
part of their lives.
Technology allows students to connect with each other, their communities and to the
world!
The challenge is in teaching children how to properly use and manipulate technology
to help them learn, collaborate with others and show them it is a powerful tool that can
support learning
HOW ARE WE AS EDUCATORS GOING TO integrate technology while
making content accessible to all students?
.By balancing the use of Technology to enhance student
learning experience!
Technology is to be used as a classroom tool to make content accessible and
relatable to students.
Why Should Teachers Integrate
Technology into the Classroom?
The Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology
(CARET)found that, when used in collaborative learning methods and
leadership that is aimed at improving the school through technology
planning, technology impacts achievement in content area learning,
promotes higher-order thinking and problem solving skills, and prepares
students for the workforce.
Evolution of
Education
Beginning in 1870 with the Magic
Lantern, followed by the pencil in
1900, technology has been
incorporated into the classroom.
In 2012, 8 million iPads were sold to
educators alone!
Tips for Effective Technology Integration:
Make sure the curriculum drives the
use of Technology and not the other
way around
Make sure the technology you
integrate reinforces the idea of
collaboration by providing teachers
and students opportunities for
feedback, reflection, and revision
Get excited and be enthusiastic!
Know your technology well
Remember: Quality over Quantity
Helpful resources and applications for educators...
Is it necessary to integrate
technology....
a) into all lesson plans
b) only by homeroom teachers
c) When it will support curriculum
d) both a and c
All technology is created equal.
a)
b)
True
False
What percent of teens look at their screens
for more than 10 hours a day?
a)
b)
c)
d)
26%
16%
18%
21%
Resources
Jones, Heather and Luscombe, Belinda. (2015, November 4th). The Truth About Kids and Tech.
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/truth-about-kids-and-tech/304976
Boss, Suzie. (2011, September 7th). Technology Integration: A Short History. http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-history
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Technology in Schools: Suggestions, Tools, and Guidelines for
Assessing Technology in Elementary and Secondary Education, NCES 2003313, prepared by Tom Ogle, Morgan Branch, Bethann Canada,
Oren Christmas, John Clement, Judith Fillion, Ed Goddard, N. Blair Loudat, Tom Purwin, Andy Rogers, Carl Schmitt, and Mike Vinson of
the Technology in SchoolsTask Force,National Forum on Education Statistics.Washington,DC:2002.
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/tech_schools/chapter7.asp#4
Purdue university, http://online.purdue.edu/ldt/learning-design-technology/resources/evolution-technology-classroom
Cohen, Vicki L. and Cowen, John E. Literacy for Children in an Informational Age Teaching Reading, Writing and Thinking . Belmont:
Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011. Print.
