1. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom Supporting Articles

2. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology (McIntire, 2005) Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology (McIntire, 2005) –“ Nation and state studies of teachers’ technology use revealed that there was a large, teacher-identified need and interest in using technology more effectively in the classroom, (McIntire, 2005).”

3. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology (McIntire, 2005) Cont. Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology (McIntire, 2005) Cont. –Middle and High schools in the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency 9, were able to improve math skills with the use of technology and the appropriate programs. –Teachers were more willing to implement technology when the witnessed the growth potential.

4. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom How Do I Do That; Integrating Web Sites Into the Gifted Education Classroom (Besnoy, 2006). How Do I Do That; Integrating Web Sites Into the Gifted Education Classroom (Besnoy, 2006). –“In order to adequately prepare these students to be successful, teachers of the gifted must learn to harness the power of the web sites and create learning environments that mirror contemporary society, (Besnoy, 2006).”

5. The Importance of Technology in the Classroom How Do I Do That; Integrating Web Sites Into the Gifted Education Classroom (Besnoy, 2006). Cont. How Do I Do That; Integrating Web Sites Into the Gifted Education Classroom (Besnoy, 2006). Cont. –When students enter the workforce, they will be expected to have basic computer knowledge. –The internet has a much impact on the sharing of information as the printing press.

6. References Besnoy, K. (2006). How Do I Do That? Integrating Web Sites Into the Gifted Education Class room. Gifted Child Today, 29 (1). 28-34. McIntire, N. & Rigerman, S. (2005). Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology. Retrieved on 2/27/2006 from http://web25.epnet.com/deliveryPrintSave.ASP?TB=1&_UG=SID=a^ff^a3d-0542- 42a3-8