Create a 7- to 10-minute presentation that examines best practices and trends for technology integration, using your choice of presentation tool.

1. Best Practices and
Trends for Technology
Integration
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"Effective integration of technology is achieved
when students are able to select technology
tools to help them obtain information in a timely
manner, analyze and synthesize the information,
and present it professionally. The technology
should become an integral part of how the
classroom functions -- as accessible as all other
classroom tools." -- National Educational
Technology Standards for Students, International
Society for Technology in Education

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Effective
Technology
Integration
“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. But
how we define technology
integration can also depend on
the kinds of technology available,
how much access one has to
technology, and who is using the
technology” (Edutopia, 2007).

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Change is an inevitable part of life. In education change is a
natural process all districts, schools, and teacher
experience. As things change schools must adapt to these
changes and make shifts in the way they do things.
According to Lancaster (2019), “we sometimes don’t spend
enough time thinking about how much to manage change.
Here are some things to have in mind before undertaking
any significant change within a school environment.”
“Willingness to embrace change is also a major
requirement for successful technology integration.
Technology is continuously, and rapidly, evolving. It is an
ongoing process and demands continual learning”
(Edutopia, 2007).
Creating Change in School
Organizations

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Change the perception
“Many people see change as something that just happens,
something that’s “done to them” without their consent and
outside their control” (Lancaster, 2019). It is important that
all stakeholders within a school environment feel like they
have some control or autonomy over the effects of the
change. This gives them a sense of ownership which can
lead to more buy in within the organization. Successful
implementation of change within an organization can only
occur in people feel they are part of the process.
Creating Change in School
Organizations

6. 05
Make change part of the school culture
When making change part of your school culture it is
important to start with small visible changes that make a
positive impact. This can create a culture where everyone
sees change as a positive thing and others are willing to try
new things. It is also important to see failure as a learning
opportunity. “Dealing effectively with setbacks is critical if
change is going to be an accepted part of a school’s culture”
(Lancaster, 2019).
Creating Change in School
Organizations

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Know the history of change within the organization
In any organization looking back to the past can provide insight
into what kind of change has already been tried, how it was
tried, and what impact the change had on the organization.
“Organizations that undergo change too often (or perpetually)
tend to become jaded about new ideas, and organizations that
have had negative experiences with change will be much more
reticent to try new things. There are no hard and fast rules, but
as with many things in life, looking to the past can provide vital
information regarding how things may (or may not) work
moving forward” (Lancaster, 2019).
Creating Change in School
Organizations

8. 07
Appreciate the skeptics
It is important to have people who can ask tough questions
about any proposed changes within an organization. “Skeptics
help to keep us grounded in reality” (Lancaster, 2019). Their
input can help field the change, and it is important we listen to
what they have to say.
Be aware of preconceived notions
“Change leaders must consider and respect individual notions
of what school should look like, while at the same time
convincing people that what they’re proposing will be better”
(Lancaster, 2019).
Creating Change in School
Organizations

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Examples of
Recognizing
True
Technology
Implementation
Technology integration is the use of
technology resources into the daily
classroom practices. When it
becomes a part of the classroom
culture it can be a key player in a
student’s education. “Successful
technology integration is achieved
when the use of technology is:
Routine and transparent, accessible
and readily available for the tasks at
hand, and supports the curricular
goals helping students to effectively
reach their goals” (Edutopia, 2007).

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Examples of
Recognizing
True
Technology
Implementation
Students are more engaged and enjoy
learning more when technology is used in
their learning. When it is effectively
integrated into the curriculum technology
tools can extend and enhance student’s
learning in meaningful and purposeful ways.
These tools can provide students and teachers
with:
· Access to up-to-date, primary source
material
· Methods of collecting/recording data
· Ways to collaborate with students, teachers,
and experts around the world
· Opportunities for expressing understanding
via multimedia
· Learning that is relevant and assessment that
is authentic
· Training for publishing and presenting their
new knowledge

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“All students benefit as classrooms expand beyond the walls of
the school to include events, celebrations, accomplishments, and
struggles facing people in local, national and international
settings” (Maloy, 2017). Project based learning (PBL) enable
students to participate in community based projects and use
technology such as social media to catalog or present their final
projects.
Teachers can use utilize blogs as a way to reach to the
community. “A blog serves as an online journal where teachers
can post information and ideas related to education and learning.
It can also be a site for online interactions between you and
students or between you and other educators” (Maloy, 2017).
Community Outreach Using
Technology Resources

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Various technology resources can be used to reach out to
the community and keep them informed about what is going
on in their local schools. Twitter, Facebook, school websites,
blogs are just a few ways to give the community access to
communications in the classroom.
Community Outreach Using
Technology Resources

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Increasing
information to
and
involvement of
families
Digital communication can open up
a continuous flow of information
between the classroom and parents.
Social media has proven to be more
convenient and an easier way to get
the word out by about things
happening in the classroom and
school. As a teacher, it is essential to
provide information to families
about class assignments, grading
policies, upcoming activities,
homework, and other topics online
which is easily updatable format
because families are integral
promoters of students’ success
(Maloy, 2017).

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To effectively integrate technology in the classroom various
devices, programs, software is needed. This can be a costly
endeavor and many schools may not have the funds available
to keep up with the most up to date technology in this rapidly
changing world. There are many fundraising and grant
resource options to assist schools and teachers with finding
ways to get technology in the hands of their students.
Here a couple of suggestions:
Digital Wish
WeAreTeachers
Donors Choose
Think Quest
Target Stores
Funding Opportunities for
Integrating Technology

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Budgeting and
Funding
Considerations
for Technology
Integration
Any school’s learning budget should
include technology as an item,
because without it there will be no
money allocated for technology
advancement in classroom activities
or for maintaining or repairing
existing technology. The following are
items that would need to be included
in the technology budget:
Professional Development
Cost for Software and Programs:
Technology Operating Fees
Replacement and Repairs

16. Edutopia. (2007, November 5). What is Successful TEchnology Integration?
Retrieved from: https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-
description
Hertz, M.B. (2011). Fundraising and Grant Resources for Tech Integration.
Retrieved from: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/grants-fundraising-tech-
integration-mary-beth-hertz
Lancaster, I. (2019). 5 Strategies for Managing Change in Schools. Retrieved
from: https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/5- strategies-
for-managing-change-in-schools/.
Maloy, R.W.E. (2017). Transforming Learning with New TEchnologes (3rd ed).
Boston: Pearson.
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