The document discusses definitions and approaches to technology integration in education. It defines technology integration as incorporating technology resources and practices into daily school routines, work, and management. It notes that for technology to positively impact achievement, it must be used regularly as part of instruction rather than as a supplemental add-on. The document also contrasts two approaches to technology integration - as an instructional resource that fosters critical thinking and connected learning versus an extension tool that is disconnected from the curriculum. It argues that integrating technology prepares students for global collaboration and that educators should focus on creating learning communities that incorporate technology.

1. By: Amy L. Dusard

2. National Forum on Education Statistics (2005) Definition of technology integratio n: “ the incorporation of technology resources and technology-based practices into the daily routines, work and management of schools”. * * * * * * * * * “ To have a positive effect on achievement, technology-use must be a regular, integral part of an instructional program and not viewed as an add-on” (Duebel, 2001).

3. Computers as Mindtools (1998) “ technology should not support learning by attempting to instruct the learners, but rather should be used as knowledge construction tools that students learn with , not from ”. David H. Jonassen Chad Carr Hsiu-Ping Yueh

4. Technology in the Classroom Integration Use ● instructional resource ● critical thinking ● student centered ● connected to specific subject matter ● connectivism approach* ● fosters process knowledge, innovation and community *George Siemens (2005) ● extension tool of basic skills ● guided thinking ● teacher centered ● disconnected from specific subject matter ● add-on approach* ● fosters static knowledge, procedure and isolation *Deubel (2001)

5. Technology Integration fosters community Integrating technology into the curriculum prepares students for living and working in a global community!

6. Facilitation of change and learning “ The only man who is educated is the man who has learned how to learn; the man who has learned how to adapt and change; the man who has realized that only the process of seeking knowledge gives a basis for security” Rogers, C. R. (1969) Freedom to Learn

7. As a future educator I know I will not only be responsible for providing my students with opportunities to access various forms of technology - I will also be responsible for creating a classroom community that consistently incorporates technology.