Top Ten Reasons to Integrate Technology into the Classroom

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Reason #1

Students love it!!!

Reason #2

It engages the four key components of learning:

Active EngagementParticipation in Groups

Frequent Interaction and FeedbackConnection to Real World Experts

Reason #3

Professional Development

Using new technologies allow students to learn another skill set that will help them in the

marketplace.

Reason #4

Makes Life Easier for Teachers

Teachers have to juggle a variety of tasks outside of teaching including planning

lessons, grading, meeting with parents, and some administrative work.  

Reason #5

Improves Test Scores

Improved test scores comes from reaching different learning styles through the use of technology.  The use of electronic drilling in

education can help students learn quickly and provide incentives like games for them to

keep progressing.

Reason #6

It Helps Students with Low Attention Spans

Students with ADD or ADHD can be aided through the use of technology by mixing up the learning process with different methods

and through providing them engaging activities to keep their interest.

Reason #7

Learn From the Experts

With the an increasing amount of free resources available on the internet, you can engage your students with content from the smartest and best teachers in the world.  

Reason #8

Encourages Completing Homework

Students who want to go home and unwind after school are not usually eager to put their head in a book but would rather spend time

on the internet playing games or Facebooking.  Why not engage students

through the internet and games?  Seeing an interesting tweet or Facebook post. could encourage them to continue learning even

when their homework is done.

Reason #9

Save Money

Although using new technology normally has an initial investment, it will save schools by

multiplying the number of teachers in a classroom.

Reason #10

Remove Obstacles

Do you have students who have trouble hearing?  Using a classroom amplifier system can allow teachers to amplify their voices and speak at a comfortable level so students are

able to hear teachers without strain.