TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Integration of technology in

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Integration of technology in teaching and learning

What is technology integration? Technology integration is the use of technology like Tablets Digital cameras Computers Internet Software application etc. for teaching and learning Video cameras Mobile phones CD-Roms

Why technology integration? The availability of new technology tools that can help the teacher in making teaching interesting and engaging The technology skills and knowledge that students gain in the classroom will create the foundation for the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. The decision of the National Curriculum Framework to use technology to support and extend curricular objectives

How does one integrate ? ØMake technology available and accessible ØAllow technology tools to support the curricular goals, and help the students to effectively reach these goals ØIncorporate students’ use of technology into meaningful activities in the lesson plans ØEnsure some key components of learning: active Øengagement, participation in groups, frequent Øinteraction and feedback and connection Øto real-world experts

What are the benefits of technology integration? • A. Can engage and motivate the learner - ØKeeps students focused for longer Øperiods of time. ØMakes students more excited to learn. ØEnables students to learn at their own pace. ØCaters to different learning styles

What are the benefits of technology integration? • B. Can support new approaches to teaching/learning, like: ØEncouraging cooperative learning ØDeveloping problem solving and higher level skills ØEncouraging self learning ØCatering to multiple intelligences Different learning styles

What are the benefits of technology integration? Develops new skills, like: Links learners to learning tools Links learners to information and educational resources Tracks learner progress Tech tools for visualizing and modelling help students to experiment, observe and view experiments in graphic ways

What are the benefits of technology integration? Develops skills required for an information age, like: Technology literacy Information literacy Visual literacy Children can express understanding through images, sound and text

How does it help the teacher? Helps in producing interesting, diverse and student friendly material Makes teaching interesting and fun Gives access to more information and ideas

How can teachers learn to integrate? Teachers need to learn : ØDifferent ways of meeting the curriculum goals ØThe use of technology enabled methods of learning to make it an inherent part of the teaching learning process ØTo evaluate and integrate the available material into the learning process ØAccess, create and share knowledge

What are some potential pitfalls if not used well? • Too much information • Inability to choose relevant information • Overemphasis on information rather than investigation • Passive learning instead of active learning • Technology becoming a replacement for hands • on experience • Technology replacing a teacher

Get creative ! Technology is just another tool. Used judiciously and creatively, it can bring about a change in the teaching learning process.