This document discusses the importance of proper technology integration in education. It states that teachers need extensive training with hands-on practice to effectively integrate technology into their classrooms. When technology is properly implemented, all students, including limited English proficiency (LEP) students, benefit through increased higher-order thinking skills, academic achievement, and standardized test scores. Proper professional development for teachers ensures technology skills stay up-to-date and are incorporated into lessons to positively impact student attitudes, technology proficiency, and academic success.

1. Proper Technology IntegrationLazaroTorresINST 6031Spring 2010

2. Technology in Today’s SocietyDemands 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

3. Importance of TeachersIt’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

4. Benefits of Proper Technology IntegrationThose who greatly benefit with proper technology integration are Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students

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

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

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

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

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

10. Benefits of Proper Technology Integration from TeachersIf technology is to be properly integrated, students will be able to:Have a positive attitude in schoolWill become more knowledgeable and more proficient with technologyWill be able to have a better chance of academic success

11. ReferencesNorth 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.htmNorth 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