 Technology is found everywhere. In our homes and all over our communities.  Unfortunately, schools are lagging when it comes to using technology in the classroom.  A lot of teachers are just now learning how effective technology can be when used properly in the classroom for student learning.

 When technology is used properly, it can help students acquire the skills to live in this highly complex technological society.

 When integrating technology in a classroom, its more than teaching students how to use a computer, and computer software.  Effective integration happens within the curriculum, to help deepen and enhance the learning process.  Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine, transparent and supports curricular goals.

 Active Engagement: The students and teacher both need to be engaged in the lesson  Participation in Groups: When doing group activities, its important all group members contribute equally  Frequent Interaction and Feedback: As the teacher, its important to be involved with the students, and make sure to give feedback on what they students need to do better. Don’t always just say “Good Job”  Connection to Real World Exponents: When teaching a lesson, especially with technology, its important to relate it to real world things to help the students understand better.

 Learning through projects, with technology tools helps to allow the students to be intellectually challenged, while given them a realistic snapshot of modern life.  Using technology with projects, students can obtain and remove their information they have found on the internet.  By having technology, such as internet access, in the classroom, they can access more interesting, diverse and current learning materials.  Internet connects students to real world experts and provide numerous understandings through image, sound, and text

 With the new technology tools, students can visualize and model, especially in science, the ways to experiment and observe analysis’ and graphic results.  Through this, it benefits for the child and the teacher, because it helps keep the students more involved and engaged with the lesson they are learning.

 Technology can change the way teachers teach, by offering effective ways to reach out to different types of learners.  Help assess students understanding through multiple techniques.  Technology also enhances the relationship between teachers and students.  With teachers using technology in the classroom, it helps more meaningful and fun for the students.

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