Importance Of Technology : Technology Integration

Technology of the past 20 years has become a focal point of teaching and learning. As a teacher, it is my job to facilitate the learning for an individual by creating an environment that not only conducive for learning, but also places the child in a position to discover and learn them for themselves. Technology has given teachers to opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom, and has begun to reshape their role in the learning process.

The use of technology in today’s time continues to develop inside and beyond the classroom. Promoting technology in classrooms gives teachers the tools they need to connect with this digital media world; however, the challenge is how and when integration is useful. Many teachers currently do not have the technological fluency to accomplish the goals of the new national standards. The Common Core standards expect teachers to include technology in their learning to increase student achievement. It is important for all educational stakeholders to work together on the common goal of preparing our youth for the future. To acquire a better understanding of teachers and administrators’ attitudes toward technology integration, the following research question is developed: How does integrating technology in the classroom increase student achievement? The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of integrating technology in middle school classroom and the benefits of integrating technology in the classroom. This research investigated the effectiveness of the usage of technology in the classroom, student achievement of the use of technology, and teacher and principals’ perspectives of technology.

The solvable problem associated to my field of study and academic emphasis is how teachers can implement and integrate technology into 21 century

In the articles “What Is The Future Of Technology In Education?” by Matt Britland and “New Class(room) War: Teacher vs Technology” by Samuel G. Freedman, two different viewpoints are expressed toward technology integration education. The authors show the implications of technology on the attitudes of teachers and students. Britland and Freedman agree that technology and theoretical framework are two inseparable facets but propose different solutions to the actions that should be taken to result in pedagogical expertise.

Federal requirements and increased accountability on schools require educators to provide students with technology infused instruction that develops 21st century scholastic skills (Wiley, Mathis, & Garcia. 2005). Even though technology has been identified as an effective way to enhance educational opportunities for students (Beech et al., 2009), teachers are not integrating technology into instruction (Bauer & Kenton, 2005). Uncertainty exists among teachers when trying to leverage new technology related teaching tools

ISSUE: Although there has been a strong push to get educational technology into the hands of teachers and students, many obstacles to implementation still exist. Equipment may not be placed in easily accessible locations. Hardware and software often pose problems for teachers in the classroom, and just-in-time technical support may be unavailable. Teachers may lack the time and the motivation to learn technology skills. Professional development activities may not provide ongoing, hands-on training for

Technology is a piece of machinery or equipment developed with multiple uses. It can be classified into many categories, such as smart phones, televisions ,and computers. We all use a piece of technology almost everyday. In the book, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, it takes place in around the 1800s and the narrator has supposedly travelled through time to the future. This book shows how technology is too advanced for its time, and others don’t believe its capabilities. They can’t believe that the Time Machine is able to move into the future or back into the past. However, Level 7 by Mordecai Roshwald shows how developing nuclear weapons is detrimental. With the development of nuclear technology, humanity eventually ends itself by launching nuclear bombs. And in the book Feed by M.T. Anderson, it shows teenagers living a life with a “feed”. A feed is a small device implanted in people's brains and the book shows how easily it is to become addicted to something like the feed and how much someone may rely on it. Technology can be very beneficial to us or detrimental to us depending on how it is used, but ultimately technology is slowly taking over our world.

Although, at times, the use of technology in classrooms can inhibit student’s behaviors, it is becoming increasingly significant as a part of modern teaching pedagogies. Whether or not technology is favored by educators, understanding how to use technology is vital because most jobs in the work force focus on utilizing different aspects of technology. With that being said, since one of the many roles of an educator is to teach children the necessary skills needed to succeed, how can teachers effectively integrate technology into their everyday lessons so that their students have the necessary skills needed to build a future career? The answer trickles down to the practice of Classroom Management. Classroom management supports teacher’s assimilation of new ideas and methodologies such as technology. Research provides a plethora of classroom management strategies for integrating technology that teachers can use to foster a challenging, yet supportive learning environment for their students. Throughout this paper, various technological classroom management strategies will thoroughly be explained and how they can have a major impact on instruction provided by future teachers.

According to philosopher Jose Ortega y Gasset, “Technology is the production of superfluities….That is why animals are atechnical; they are content with the simple act of living.” Why do human beings, as opposed to animals, continue to work towards technological advancement?

“I fear that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots,” spoken by Albert Einstein, forces humans to sit back and think about where we are today. I admit that Einstein’s fear has come true. Where humans are with personal intelligence, it is not equal to the advancement with technology. Technology is changing the way people think and learn. In the wake of new technology, kids are not applying themselves to use their imagination, intelligence, and their critical thinking skills.

There are many ways teachers are choosing to use technology. Technology is a strategy that is very beneficial if used in the right way. There are so many different ways teachers can incorporate technology into the classroom. A survey was taken by teachers across

At the elementary level, we need to ensure that our teachers understand essential concepts and skills, and are able to identify the contributing facts affecting the desired student outcome. Such goals are derived by using a variety of methods to teach, and are reinforced via a variety of assessment tools that ascertain authentic student mastery of content. Thus, a cookie cutter approach to the education of our students is not an effective practice, as every student learns differently. However, within our current educational model, most teachers do not have the time, or resources to foster, and manage a truly individualized student learning program. This is where technology integration bridges this gap, and solves this ever pressing dilemma, as students can not only use technology to master key content, but also develop twenty-first century “commencement and career” readiness by being well versed in cross-curricular STEM, and technological application. Subsequently, technology integration allows students to develop necessary real world skills by applying technological concepts in a work specific competency. As a result, it is my goal that teachers will use technology tools to insure that students are learning not only elementary content, but also “power work place” skills such as planning and organizing, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, communication, collaboration, and respect. Thomas Friedman in The World in Flat, indicates that our current model of

The coursework I have completed through the Distance Educational Technology Masters Program at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), has immersed me in educational technology research supported by collegial discussions. Through the supervised field-based activities from the UAS program and my ongoing professional activities, I have developed a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology. Technology integration has been my priority focus academically and professionally. As I have developed a classroom environment conducive to the realization of my technology integration vision, I have shared my vision with families and educators in my school, district, and state.

This reflective essay’s goal is to mirror my opinion regarding the use of technologies in teaching in modern contemporary schools. It describes how technologies help teachers in educational process, in what ways they are useful and beneficial for more effective learning, and what should be done to obtain the best possible results when technologies are implemented. The paper also mentions disadvantages, which may prevent teachers and school administrators from introducing technologies in their teaching, as well as barriers, which should be conquered. The conclusion states that technologies in modern 21st century schools are the necessary, indispensable element of the educational process, and all fears set aside, teachers should aim for making the educational process more interesting, exciting and engaging.

The idea of integrating technology (like computers in every classroom and an overhead projector that is connected to the teachers computer) into education is a relatively new idea, and when I first started researching the topic I tried to look for the adverse effects of technology and education. Through my research I have decided that integrating technology into the classroom is indeed a good idea. Even though some teachers and students have a hard time working with the new technology many schools are starting to use, the adverse effects of technology do not compare with all the benefits of integrating technology into education.