Technology+Integration


 * Technology Integration **
 * The goal of this wiki is to help teachers effectively integrate technology into the curriculum by:**


 * **Using** technology to support instruction.
 * **Learning** the basics of using technology.
 * **Integrating** new technology into classroom practice.
 * **Discovering** new uses for technology tools or designing projects that combine multiple technologies.
 * **Focusing** on cooperative, project-based and interdisciplinary work with technology being just one of many tools that students use.

**What does research say about using Technology effectively? **


 * Students should be **motivated, engaged and learning actively**.
 * Learning should be **authentic**.
 * Learning should be **collaborative.**
 * Students should be the **explorers and producers of knowledge.**
 * Instruction and learning should be **integrated across curriculum.**
 * Students should be proficient in **digital age literacy skills.**
 * Assessments should be **performance based.**

//The mission of the Technology Integrationist is to prepare instructional staff to integrate technology into the curriculum and promote a student learning environment that assists and encourages technological skills.//

[|Technology Integration Blog]
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Click the links below to learn about various ways to integrate technology into your classroom. Voicethread Digital Storytelling Podcasting**
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** Links ** Course Specific Resources Searches and Reference Sites Technology Standards Tutorials Web Based Design Tools Web Based Teaching Tools

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