One reason teachers teach is to help prepare students for what is to come later in life. Aiding in helping students become productive members of society should be a goal of teachers. To help students prepare for the future it is important that we use technology as part of daily lessons to do this. Everyday interactions with others involve technology. From email, to phone calls, to skype we are constantly using technology to communicate with others. Day to day activities require the use of technology as well. Simple things like driving a car and using an ATM are ways we use technology day to day. Most occupations require the use of technology. We want our students to succeed and giving them technology basics early on is helping to set them off in the right direction. Starting early, in the classroom setting, to help students become more technologically literate is important to help them be successful in the future.
It is also important to integrate technology into teaching because there are many ways that technology can help teachers become more productive. Using technology to help with student records and plans is an efficient way to stay organized and keep information private and easily accessible. It is very convenient to have computer access to that type of information. Also, there is a wealth of information that you can use to help with lessons. Many times I have had a subject to teach, looked at the curriculum, and then gone into the cyber world to find more technological savvy ways to teach a lesson. Also, with it being so accessible, it is not as difficult to come up with lessons and ideas. It is important to incorporate technology standards into your lessons, as they will help prepare students for the technology world in which we live. I try to make sure I use some sort of technology in each of my lessons and hit standards when doing so.
In my opinion, the most important reason to integrate technology into the classroom is that it can facilitate learning, productivity, and motivation in the classroom. I have experienced this first-hand in my classroom. As soon as I bring out the laptops or the ipad, students immediately have more focus and are more attentive. Using technology is a great way to capture the attention of all of the diverse learners that come with a classroom. Because technology is such an important part of society, students may find it's use relevant. I have found when lessons are relevant, students are more motivated to learn. There are so many different tools of technology that can be incorporated into the classroom and each can be tailored to individual learners and can meet them at their individual levels. That way students can be challenged, but also feel confident when they are able to complete tasks on their level. Being successful is such a great motivator. Technology assignments can provide that for students and make them feel good about their learning, especially if it is something new and innovative.
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