Technology integration in public schools can provide several benefits to learning. It can fill gaps in student learning through individualized instruction and practice. Technology also promotes higher-order thinking skills by allowing students to solve problems and demonstrate understanding through multimedia projects. Additionally, technology engages students by incorporating their interests and allowing them to take an active role in their learning through simulations and games.

1. Technology IntegrationPutting the 21st Century in Public Schools

2. How does technology benefit learning?Fills gaps in student learningPromotes high-order thinking skillsEngages students in learningProvides unlikely opportunities for learningPhoto: Swansea Photographer at Flikr.com

3. Fills Gaps in Student LearningTutorial, drill-and-practice, and game softwareAllows at-risk and skill-deficient students individual instruction and practicePromotes skill fluency and automaticitySupports self-paced learning and review of concepts, often when a teacher is not available (Roblyer, 2006)

4. Promotes high-order thinking skillsMultimedia presentations, projects, and research

5. Pose problems to help support student problem-solving

6. Creating a digital product allows students to demonstrate achievement and understanding

7. Illustrate complex and abstract concepts