Philosophy of Technology Integration

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Over the past few years technology has taken on a whole new meaning. We have moved from the days of chalkboards, to whiteboards, to interactive whiteboards. Our students seem to be more computer savvy than their teachers. Home telephones are starting to become a thing of the past, and cell phones have turned into mini-computers. Technological geniuses have even tried to eliminate books by creating electronic books, for example the Kindle and Nook. It has become pretty evident that being technologically smart is a necessity in today's world.

In the past, technology was something that was only used in our homes and by the wealthy. However, this has become a thing of the past. Classrooms have become more interactive and lessons seem to be more engaging. Students have been given the opportunity to use Smart Boards, document cameras, projectors, and wireless slates. In order for our students to feel comfortable, when using the different technologies, they must have some amount of background knowledge. If a student is not given this background knowledge, they will have more difficulty utilizing the technology than someone who has the background knowledge. Teachers in classrooms today must also have some type of knowledge of the technology being used. A great way to build this knowledge is to attend training sessions that your district may be holding, and utilize the technology as much as possible.

“Educational technology for educators includes any media that can be used in instruction,” (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2008). These individuals view educational technology as items like; audio, video, and digital media items. Educators that are more computer-oriented see educational technology as computers and related software used for teac...

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...sive to keep up with the every changing world of technology. All teachers can do, is to continue to educate ourselves so that we can build a generation of students who will have the ability to compete with students all over the world. If students continue to be trained in the use of new technology, then we will continue to see amazing things happen. The student using their iPod today, may be the one that creates a brand new form in a few years. This is not going to be possible unless each student continues to be properly trained and educated in the use of new and exciting technology.

Works Cited

Lever-Duffy, J., & McDonald, J. (2008). Teaching and Learning with Technology (3rd ed). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Starr, L. (2000). Computer rules prevent problems! Education World. Retrieved June 8, 2010, from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech044.shtml

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