Technology+Use+Vs.+Technology+Integration+ W401

Technology+Use+Vs.+Technology+Integration+ W401

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  Technology Use vs. Technology Integration Anthony Smith
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  Introduction Identifying themeaning of technology use and technology integration Do These Two differ? What role should technology play in the classroom?
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  Technology Use Elementsof Technology Use Presence of computers, projectors, calculators and any other electronic equipment in the classroom Students see technology in the classroom Students or Teachers merely use the resources of the classroom just because and for no curricular purpose
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  Technology Integration Stillhave technology present in the classroom Teachers design meaningful activities that enhance the objective of the lesson Students are able to learn the curriculum more efficiently with technology rather than simply doing technological tasks
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  Are they thesame? Of course not! Technology use has students or teachers demonstrating what a piece of equipment can do and has no real purpose or objective for creating a learning environment Technology integration provides students the resources and alternative methods of learning and technology is used in a manner that compliments the curriculum
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  Technology in theClassroom Smartboards Class Blogs Google Earth for a Geography Lesson Digital Cameras for a Science Lesson Guided internet research project Online Gradebooks for teachers Classroom websites
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  Helping Students toGrow, Learn and Function in Society Technology is the opportunity for students to be exposed to the elements of the real world and to grow as technologically savvy students Students can learn about the aspects of society that drive our working, social and educated world Using technology in the classroom is a bridge between traditional methods of teaching and enhancing the curriculum through purposefully driven lessons
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  Resources PROMOTINGTECHNOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS ( http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te200.htm ) NETS Website ( http://cnets.iste.org/Teachers/t_esscond.html ) Encouraging Students to Use Technology ( http://www.virtualsalt.com/techuse.htm )