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How to Integrate Technology

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Edutopia is a free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education. We are published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.

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The article includes a ton of resources organized by what hardware is needed/best for each. For example, certain resources are most beneficial with an interactive white board while others work best with 1:1 devices.

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"Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems."

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"Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability."

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Is it a recently developed strength, but through my education courses and current program I have recognized the immense value and impressive knowledge that can be obtained by collaborating with and learning from others.

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Thus far, specific technology techniques have not necessarily been a large part of the discussion, but incorporating technology to the ideas and tips I've already gathered will make them even better.

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The article includes questions educators should ask themselves regarding technology use such as, "How many tools will you introduce this year? How many is too many?"

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The designing of lesson plans and activities is intimidating in itself, in my opinion. Knowing the importance of individualizing education and successfully implementing it are very different things.

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An important idea of this standard is collaboration with students. We educators can learn a lot from children, and, in my experience, they love teaching us.

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I don't want to be aware that a world of resources is available, yet fail to implement them into my classroom. I hope to learn how to appropriately use technology - and feel comfortable doing so - to better accommodate my students.

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Importantly, the article advises educators to create a professional development plan either with a team or individually. The plan should work to increase one's comfort level with technology.