The document discusses the differences between technology use and technology integration in education. Technology use refers to supplementally employing tools like word processors to assist with assignments, while integration means using technologies as part of lesson plans to foster higher-level thinking. Meaningful learning occurs when technologies are integrated to create experiences that are active, constructive, reflective, authentic, complex, cooperative and collaborative. The document advocates for technology integration to help prepare students for an information-focused society and help them become capable users and communicators of information.