Technology

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Technology Integration
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Computers can raise student achievement and even
improve schools climate but they have to be
placed in the right hands and used in the right
way. Technology can have positive benefits but
those benefits depend upon how technology is
used. These benefits increase as the use of
technology becomes more sophisticated.
(Wenglinsky, H., How does it compute? A study
of the relationship between educational
technology and student achievement in mathematics
of 4th and 8th graders, www.milkenexchange.org)
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The standards for technology use in education
are intended to be addressed within the
educational system, woven into all content areas
and throughout the learning process. When
these standards are met, technology will be used
as a tool for learning, communication,
decision-making and productivity for all teachers
and students. (www.ISTE.org)
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Technology Foundation Standards Basic Operations
and Concepts Standard T1a Students demonstrate
a sound understanding of the nature and operation
of technology systems. Standard T1b Students
are proficient in the use of technology. Social,
Ethical, and Human Issues Standard T2a
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and
societal issues related to technology. Standard
T2b Students practice responsible use of
technology systems, information, and
software. Standard T2c Students develop
positive attitudes toward technology uses that
support lifelong learning, collaboration,
personal pursuits, and productivity. Technology
Productivity Tools Standard T3a Students use
technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity. Standard
T3b Students use productivity tools to
collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced
models, preparing publications, and producing
other creative works.

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Technology Foundation Standards Technology
Communication Tools Standard T4a Students use
telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and
interact with peers, experts, and other
audiences. Standard T4b Students use a variety
of media and formats to communicate information
and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences. Technology Research Tools Standard
T5a Students use technology to locate, evaluate,
and collect information from a variety of
sources. Standard T5b Students use tools to
process data and report results. Standard T5c
Students evaluate and select new information
resources and technological innovations based on
the appropriateness to specific
tasks. Technology Problem-Solving and
Decision-Making Tools Standard T6a Students
use technology resources for solving problems and
making informed decisions. Standard T6b
Students employ technology in the development of
strategies for solving problems in the real
world.

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Microsoft seems to state it best way with its
vision for technology in education We wont be
limited by the hours of the school day, the walls
of a classroom, or the resources of an individual
community. The usual barriers of time, distance,
convenience, and access will diminish Students
will acquire information skills they need to
become lifelong learners and a passion for
exploration and discovery.
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Technology Integration Example

Course Literary Development Grade 7 Project
Timeline based upon Book Software used Microsoft
Publisher
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Examples of Technology Integration

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case
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Working toward using Technology Integration in
Your Classroom

Developing a List of Links for Class Use