Integrating technology into the elementary classroom provides opportunities for active engagement, group participation, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Technology allows students to use multiple senses while learning, work collaboratively in groups, and receive instant feedback from teachers. It also gives students access to experts outside the classroom through virtual field trips. While technology benefits elementary education, teachers must provide oversight to prevent distraction and ensure a well-rounded education.

1. Integrating technology into the elementary classroom

2. Effective technology integration goalsActive engagementParticipation in groupsFrequent interaction and feedbackConnection to real-world experts

3. Computers provide an outlet for learning

4. Active engagementTechnology provides this outlet in that a student is able to use several senses while engaging in computer activities.

5. Group ParticipationGroup participation is a skill that can be mastered at an early age when the opportunity is given to refine this ability.

6. Frequent interaction and feedbackTechnology allows for this goal to be met by allowing the educator to see progress that is being made instantaneously.

7. Providing access to real-world expertsAccess to technology allows the user to learn from those outside of the classroom.Virtual field trips provide an excellent outlet for students wanting to learn about places or information that may be physically out of their reach.

8. Advantages of technology in the elementary classroomClassrooms and the world are not paper and pencil anymore.

9. ModerationStudents need to be moderated due to the fact that they can be distracted from their work.Teachers need to make sure that students are well rounded in their education.

10. Integrating technology into the elementary classroomAs you can see technology plays an important role in the classroom.Active engagement, group participation, frequent interaction and feedback, and access to real-world experts allows the students to be successful in school.Rules and guidelines must be established before the tools and resources can be accessed.