Tech+Intergration

Technology Integration Of the videos I watched concerning technology integration; each one had elements that deeply caught my attention. Technology has made an incredible impact on society. From the invention of the telephone to the invention of the internet, technology has provided avenues for achieving goals once thought impossible. One area technology has made major strides in is education. But one must ask; can we do more to further integrate technology in the classrooms? “Did You Know” is a You Tube video that depicts the world’s rapid shift into the ever evolving world of technology. Our transition made to technology is astounding. According to “Did You Know” Americans have access to 1 billion web pages and over the past 5 yrs, unique readers of online newspapers are up 30 million illustrating our society’s continual shift in technology. I found it interesting that the video states that technology affects our behavior. I believe this statement to be spot on. Nothing signifies this more than Twitter. Since the inception of Twitter the once conservative “don’t air your dirty laundry” culture of the baby boomers has all but dissipated. Technology integration in schools isn’t just good; it’s necessary. The rapid expansion of technology globally, requires technology in students’ education to reflect this technological era. Technology integration in schools engages students and assists with individualized learning, increases communications and connections with students and parents, and creates fluidity to lesson planning. Technology provides a 21st century education. The one area of concern is accessibility. Technology comes with a price; which often prohibits some schools (mostly urban) from truly integrating technology. The consequence of not modernizing our education system transcends any investment necessary to do so. Our politicians are so caught up with test scores allowing our education system to become outdated unable to keep pace on the global level. Investment in technology will prove to be cheaper in the long run. Less paper, greater efficiency makes technology integration a no brainer.