The document discusses effective technology integration for 21st century learners and outlines several key points. Effective technology integration should support active engagement, group participation, frequent interaction and feedback, and connections to real-world experts. It allows for discovery, excitement, hands-on learning, and interaction and collaboration while reinforcing connections between abstract concepts and real-world applications. Effective technology integration also encourages the development of analytical skills, technology capabilities and media literacy while preparing students for future careers.

1. What is Effective Technology Integration for 21st Century Learners?

2. 21st Century Learners are Multi-taskers Media literate Social and interactive Comfortable with change Learners through exploration

3. Effective technology integration must support active engagement group participation frequent interaction and feedback connection to real-world experts

4. Effective technology integration Reinforces connections between abstract concepts and real-world applications

5. Effective technology integration allows Discovery Excitement Hands-on learning Interaction Collaboration

6. Effective technology integration encourages Effective preparation for careers Analytical skill development Technology capabilities/comfort Media Literacy

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