What is Effective Technology Integration for 21st Century LearnersBy: Kathleen M

Why Integrate Technology into the

Classroom?

New ways to express the curriculum goals

New ways to assess students

New ways to target specific groups of learners

Where Should I Integrate Technology?

Not just for IT class

Any subject is possible

Creativity is key!

How to Integrate Technology into the

Classroom

Research

Communication with classrooms around the World

Class Websites

Creativity with Integration

Blogging lesson plans

Email pen pals

Combining two seemingly unrelated subjects

What Can We As Teachers Do?

Professional Development

Embed the professional development

Work with an educational technologist

Resources

Feldman, A, Coulter, B, & Konold, C. (2000/2001, December/January). Linking technology, learning, and school change. Learning and Leading with Technology, 28(4), Retrieved from http://alicechristie.org/edtech/readings/LTLSC.pdf

Route 21. (2007).Building 21st Century Skills. Retrieved Sep. 22, 2010, from http://www.p21.org/route21/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=2