What Is Successful Technology Integration? | Edutopia - 0 views
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Technology integration is the use of technology resources
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One of the central ideas of digital or media literacy is that students should be come creators and critics, not just consumers, of media
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Successful technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is: Routine and transparent Accessible and readily available for the task at hand Supporting the curricular goals, and helping the students to effectively reach their goals
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Seamless integration is when students are not only using technology daily, but have access to a variety of tools that match the task at hand and provide them the opportunity to build a deeper understanding of content
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teachers are also exploring blended learning -- a combination of both online and face-to-face education
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Many of the most rigorous projects are infused with technology from start to finish
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There has been a lot of buzz about the benefits of incorporating simulations and game-based learning activities into classroom instruction
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devices like cell phones, mp3 players, and tablet computers are now being used as learning tools in forward-thinking schools
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One of the first, and most basic, ways that teachers encouraged kids to use technology was with online research, virtual field trips, and webquests
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in daily classroom practices, and in the management of a school
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Connecting with others online can be a powerful experience, both for teachers and for students
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Though social media tools are still blocked in many schools, students around the world spend vast amounts of time on social networks outside of school
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The ultimate goal of technology integration is to completely redefine how we teach and learn, and to do things that we never could before the technology was in our hands
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framework lays out the knowledge that educators need in order to successfully integrate technology into their teaching
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The importance of integrating technology appropriately to ensure optimal learning to take place within the classrooms.
