Integrating Technology in a Classroom Lesson: Step-by-Step instructions on how to integrate technology in a classroom lesson

Editor's Notes

• #4: Text/Audio Narration: The purpose of this tutorial is to inform you of the importance of technology integration in the classroom and also to show you how you can create and teach a lesson that properly integrates technology in your classroom. Integration of technology does not mean simply using a computer in a lesson or playing a math game on the computer lab. Properly integrating technology means to use technology to enhance or support instruction.
• #5: Text/AudioNarration: Hello! My name is Mr. Nology! I will be your guide throughout this tutorial. As you all know Technology is not always used the way it should be in schools or classrooms. Just because a school has computers, laptops, smart boards, or other technological devices, does not mean they are successfully integrating it into classroom instruction.The goal of this tutorial, is for you to create a lesson plan in any subject area/grade level that properly integrates technology.
• #8: Text/Audio Narration: I was not exposed to technology until I was in middle school. My elementary school teachers did not incorporate technology into lessons other than the use of an overhead projector. In middle school, I transferred to a different school zone. Technology was very present in the curriculum and in daily instruction. Compared to other students who had attended school in that particular district for elementary and middle school, I was behind in regard to proper use of technological devices. Once I was introduced to computers and other technological devices, it did not take me long to learn how to use them. It was not only fun when the teachers would use technology, it was very engaging. I have observed the effects of students who have been deprived of using technology. I believe integrating technology into curriculum guides and instructional practices will enhance learning, and engage students. . As a teacher, I want all students to be ready and able to compete with students in the United States as well as students from other countries. I do not think it is fair for one or two teachers to integrate technology and others not to do so. This is why a plan to integrate technology in the curriculum and instructional practices needs to be implemented
• #9: Text/Audio Narration: I have explained why I think technology integration in the classroom is important to me. Now, lets listen in on why Principal Ben Goodman also thinks it is important. To see the video: Use your mouse to click on question “Why is technology integration important), which is under Mr. Nology.
• #20: Text/Audio Narration: Thank you for watching this tutorial. I hope it helps you to create a lesson plan that properly integrates technology. Now, it’s your turn to create your own 30-45 minute lesson plan that integrates technology. Once you feel comfortable enough creating a mini lesson, you can move on to creating unit plans. The link below has lesson plan ideas for integrating technology in the classroom. The lessons range from elementary school to high school. Proper technology integration DOES NOT mean allowing students to play a game on the computer. Remember, integrating technology is suppose to enhance your lesson, not replace the instructional content or the teacher.