Why integrate technology in the classroom

WHO BENEFITS?

Studies continue to show that all

types of students benefit from

technology use in the classroom.

Technology can also provide better

communication between teachers

and parents, resulting in a more

cohesive classroom.

THE UNITED STATES VS. OTHER DEVELOPED NATIONS

• Schools are behind in the area of technological change

• Poor performance by students in subject areas like math, reading and science when compared to other nations

• Technology could help shorten the learning gap between United States’ students and other nations

WHAT CAN TECHNOLOGY DO FOR TEACHERS?

• Technology can facilitate learning

in many different helpful ways

• Teachers can better relate to their

students interest by using

technological features such as

PowerPoint Presentations and

video streaming

THE FIRST STEP TO INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY

The first step educators can take to

integrating technology in the classroom

is learning about the different types of

technology they can use. Everyday more

and more technological advancements

are made in our world and it is an

educators job to stay proficient with

these technologies so they can teach

their students to be proficient, as well.

EXAMPLES

• Students can learn math through

fun math games on the computer

• Teachers could have students

create their own PowerPoint

presentations so that it is clear they

have a true understanding of the

subject

TECHNOLOGY HELPING STUDENTS

• Technology can be used to help

students of many different

intelligences

• Technology can be used as a

cognitive tool

• Technology can be especially

helpful for students of low

socioeconomic status

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Most jobs today requires that employees

are proficient with computers and other

forms of technology. Schools should be

providing students with the tools they

need in order to be successful in the

workforce and provide them with

technology education.

SUM IT UP…

Integrating technology into classrooms

can be both beneficial for students and

teachers and is essential if we want our

children to be able to succeed.

Technological methods provide teachers

with more advance and effective ways of

teaching subject areas and help the

students to engage, thus resulting in a

higher level of learning.

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