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Recently, I've been noticing that a lot of instructors are under the impression that they are successfully integrating technology, when in fact they are simply using technology. Although this might...
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Beth Dichter's insight:
Take a look at this chart. As you reflect on your use of technology where does it falls? Do your activities fall into the column, using technology, or in the second column, technology integration? Are their changes you think you need to make based on this interpretation?
An important point to remember when we are considering using technology in the classroom. The integration of technology can be a help in the classroom while simply using technology can become a hinderance. So where do we make that distinction?
This article is about digital technology and how it is used and integrated. Are we truly USING technology when it is not integrated? When we ask for assessment that is presented with powerpoint, for example, we could just as easily ask them to write it in a book or make a poster. Digital technology should be used to facilitate collaboration and build high level thinking skills, that is how learning occurs.
Technology use is the first step. Technology integration is the opportunity to combine technology with pedagogy. Technology infusion is the process of using technology as a tool for learning, thinking, and problem solving.