Technology in the classroom can open up the door for vast amounts of information to students. Technology brings outside experts on various subjects to students. Students can use resources such as teachers and books, but in comparison, the Internet can be quicker and more effective. Beyond the classroom, technology is found everywhere. Integrating it into the classroom at an early stage will help to prepare them. Lastly, students are already using technology outside of the classroom. Sites such as Twitter, BlogSpot and Facebook have created a technology-based life for students. Bringing technology into learning will help students become more engaged and interested.
What is the purpose of using or integrating technology into learning?
Using technology in learning will help to capture students' attention. A lesson that includes resources students already use outside of the classroom will make the curriculum feel more modern and practical. For example, Microsoft Excel is a program used in a broad spectrum of businesses. Including a lesson involving Microsoft Excel will help students to realize this information will be useful. Learning through the use of technology can be much more effective. For example, a student doing a presentation on tornadoes can include a multimedia presentation into his or her project. Video clips through YouTube can be shown, which will show much more detail than a picture from a book can. Students can find information online from experts in tornadoes and include this with pictures into a PowerPoint presentation. The final result is a project a student can be interested in, and that has also prepared him or her for life after school. The main purpose of integrating technology into learning is to teach students efficiently, effectively and in a manner they will enjoy.
By: Georgia Melas
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