Prepared by: Leanora McIndoe-Fletcher

Technology

integration is the use of technology resources such as computers, digital cameras, CDROMs, software applications and the Internet in daily classroom practices, and in the management of a school.

Promotes project based learning styles Facilitates students with varying learning styles Helps the learner to acquire and use higher order thinking, analysis and problem solving skills. The learner takes responsibility for their own learning outcomes. makes learning more student-centred, encourages cooperation, and increases interaction. offers a more convenient, less expensive method to link students with vastly different backgrounds and build cultural bridges.

Enhance the teachers classroom skills and management. Teachers actively engage students thereby enhancing the learning environment. Helps the teacher to facilitate students with different learning styles. Technology provides a stimulating environment that encourages student involvement in the learning process. Technology can make learning exciting and relevant.

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use of technology is routine and transparent. A child or a teacher doesn't stop to think that he or she is using a computer or researching via the Internet. Technology is accessible and readily available for the task at hand Technology tools support the curricular goals, and help the students to effectively reach their goals.

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acceptance of change is a major requirement for technology integration. Technology is continuously changing. It demands continual learning. Change is not always easy. The initial human reaction to change is resistance. Resistance makes for slow change, but change is inevitable.