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The article talks about the importance in keeping up with technology. They believe that people, such as teachers and programs would be "silly" to not stay update with the new technological systems, because that is the way our future is learning and growing. The talk about teachers teaching teachers, stating The Teacher Leadership Project, a nationally recognized, award-winning professional development model that is used in 18 states by 4,200 teachers, is a prime example of the good work being done in technology-infused teaching. "The whole '21st century' mindset is more than technology itself. It's the confidence teachers have to effectively use it in class."

This article outlines new improvements for teacher professional development, involving newer technology upgrades.  One key point of the article was the passing of the Enhancing Education Through Technology, or (EETT) state grant program, which includes a $650 million stimulus package to upgrade technology in classrooms across the country.  Funding is also provided to train the teachers to properly use the technology to its fullest capacity, this way educators can have confidence using these new tools.

Today students are expected to learn analytical skills for preparation for work and life in the 21st century. Teachers are expected to teach way that develops those skills. President Obama and congressional leaders included 650 million dollars. 25% had to be used to buy the most updated technology for students. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) states "It would be "silly" not to keep up with the changes of the world today" National Staff Development Council says we have failed as a nation to meet highly effective professional learning. Today 18 states (4,200 teachers) were recognized for technology integration in the classrooms. Enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies (eMINTS) is a program that aims to create classrooms where all students are motivated to succeed, build enthusiasm and creativity. eMINTS trained 3,500 teachers and 300 administrators since its formation in 1999. In the 21st century student will have a difficult time succeeding without technology. The article states "Technology integration in the end, is not really about technology, but rather the life skills it instills in students and teachers."

What a wonderful article! Teachers, Principals, parents, and students need to read this article. Our 21st century learners are quite different than they were 15 years ago. Technology integration in the classroom is a proven fact that students will be critical thinkers, higher order learners, and be competitive in the real world. Love it.

This article discusses the shift we are seeing in the classrooms as more and more technology is integrated. It is helpful because it shows us how we, as future teachers, must use technology with our students. We must trust them with the technology. We are no longer going to be in classrooms where we have more access to technology than our students. It is going to be universal. We will be using technology  interactively with the students and the students will have a better understanding of the subject, and technology they're using.  

This article discusses the technology movement we are currently experiencing all around us. Technology is everywhere and this is what todays children are being brought up on. This is the normal to them unlike students who were learning even just 10 years ago. Technology is the future and we as future teachers need to embrace it.

This article explores a school in London with major success. School21 is reinventing education. The school has many facets including stressing the importance of oracy. The class sizes are small and students receive individualized attention. Students sit in circles, engaged and excited about learning. The students are taught to see the point of what they are leaning and how they can apply it in the real world. The focus is a healthy smart child, not a test taker.

This article explores a school in London with major success. School21 is reinventing education. The school has many facets including stressing the importance of oracy. The class sizes are small and students receive individualized attention. Students sit in circles, engaged and excited about learning. The students are taught to see the point of what they are leaning and how they can apply it in the real world. The focus is a healthy smart child, not a test taker.

This article is helpful to our class because it establishes how important technology integration into our classroom is, and that in order to do so we teachers must be trained professionally. This improves our quality as educators.

This prezi provides a break down of how technology integration can be a success or  failure. It emphasizes the importance of making the teacher comfortable and knowledgeable so they can teach their students. It also provides ways in which teachers can avoid failure and be successful like access to tech support, training, and personal usage.This presentation reported that Including teachers in the decision process makes them feel vital which is another way of making a successful change and they will be accepting to student assistance. Familiarizing yourself with a computer eases the stress of unfamiliar territory because you face trial and error on your own. Collaborating with other educators will alleviate stress and gain knowledge so the teacher can pass this knowledge on to students. In a nut shell integrating technology starts with the teacher.