Proper Technology Integration

Proper Technology Integration
LazaroTorres
INST 6031
Spring 2010

Technology in Today’s Society
Demands for technology in today’s world require extensive knowledge in this discipline
It has been demanded that student’s get a better grasp of technology in school

Importance of Teachers
It’s very important that we as teachers:
Have knowledge of the technology that we bring to bring all of our students
Bring the best possible resources for technology available to our students

Benefits of Proper Technology Integration
Those who greatly benefit with proper technology integration are Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students

Benefits of Proper Technology Integration
LEP students will able to:
Learn and comprehend higher order level thinking skills
Achieve academic success
Achieve success in with the state standardized tests

How Can This be Done?
The administrator needs to focus on supporting their teachers with adequate professional development in technology

Proper Technology Integration for Teachers
Most teachers cannot be expected to learn how to use educational technology in their teaching successfully through a quick one-time fast-paced workshop

Proper Technology Integration for Teachers
Teachers need to have:
A training that is long enough to get a better grasp on the technology sources
An in-depth hands-on training that will allow the teachers to use and learn the technology resources

Benefits of Proper Professional Development for Teachers
Teachers be more proficient with the continuous new technology skills are ever changing and properly integrate the technology in the classroom.

Benefits of Proper Technology Integration from Teachers
If technology is to be properly integrated, students will be able to:
Have a positive attitude in school
Will become more knowledgeable and more proficient with technology
Will be able to have a better chance of academic success

References
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (2003). Critical Issues: Using Technology to Support Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Student’s Learning Experiences. Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te900.htm
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (2005). Critical Issues: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement. Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm
Tech Leader Series Course #1 (2003). Unit 1 Introduction to Technology Integration. [Online Course Topics]. Retrieved from online website of the University of Alabama: http://www.online.tusc.k12.al.us/shortc/techint/u1-1.htm

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