I agree that many teachers may find it difficult to integrate technology into the classroom because they do not have a vision of technology in the learning process. Many teachers are having a hard time seeing exactly what they need to do with these new technologies. I believe that ongoing staff development is important when it comes to integrating technology. Technology is constantly changing and upgrading and teachers should be kept up to date with the current trends. There is so much that goes into integrating technology. Not only does teachers need to learn how to use technology, they also have to be able to teacher their students how to use it. There are also the issues of which technology to use for particular lesson and proper evaluation of new software programs. Maybe a few times throughout the school year there should be staff development sessions focus mainly on technology integration.
Of the 4 different approaches technology integration that was mentioned, I think I like the inquiry and action research for technology integration the best. This is because it seems with this approach the teachers are able to research the technology and other strategies that would work best with their curriculum and the learning of their students. The teachers know what is needed within their schools and would be able to work in study groups to try and meet some of their needs through the integration of technology.
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We are all stakeholders in technology integration. I agree that teachers, students and administrators all must be trained in how to use technology as well as have common and clear goals. Unfortunately, going back to last week's posting, there are drastic differences in funding and technology available to our schools. We have so many goals and aspirations for our kids yet we do not have full national support to implement major changes, especially in the area of technology.
Shannon,
I know, it is so difficult to even find time to breathe and add new technology to our daily routine and we're bombarded!
Wouldn't it be nice to have PAID in-services after school or during a the day, so that we could have an ITRT give us the low-down on all the stuff that's out there for our use?! Wishful thinking.
The school where I work, the colleagues seem very willing to share information and new technology use with others. But I have been in other schools where new use isn't even seen, so there's nothing to share.
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