The document discusses technology integration in education. It defines technology integration as using technology resources in content areas to allow students to meaningfully apply computer skills in real-world situations. Some key barriers to integration are lack of teacher training, limited planning time, and budget constraints. The document outlines different stages of integration from familiarization to revolution. It provides examples of ways to integrate technology like virtual field trips, webquests, and interactive whiteboards. Effective integration facilitates problem-solving learning rather than just knowledge dispensation.
2. Technology Integration
What is Technology Integration?
• Is it putting computers in school?
• Is it providing application software?
• Is it 30 minutes of computer skill development?
4. Technology Integration
What is Technology Integration?
• Is it learning to use a Word Processor?
• Is it learning to search the internet?
5. Technology Integration
What is Technology Integration?
It is learning how and why
to use a word processor
to better communicate ideas.
6. Technology Integration
What is Technology Integration?
It is, searching the internet
for information related to
curricular goals and activities
7. Technology Integration
What is Technology Integration?
Using technology resources in the general content
areas, to allow students to learn how to apply
computer skills in meaningful ways and in real-
world situations.
12. Barriers to Technology Integration
• Lack of teacher training
• Security constraints
• Lack of administration support
• Limited time for teacher planning
• Placement of computers in remote locations
• Budget constraints
• Lack of high-speed school networks
• Basic resistance to change
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13. Technology Integration
Changing the Way We Teach
• Facilitating learning – not dispensing
knowledge
• Co-creators of product and projects
• Problem-solving as a group
• Guiding and tutoring
16. Integrate
Technology becomes essential for
the educational process and
teachers begin to think constantly
about how to integrate technology
into their classrooms
18. Revolution
The classroom evolves into a
completely integrated model of
technology in all subject areas.
Technology becomes a tool that is
as seamless as textbooks, pens,
paper and the chalkboard.