Integration of Technology Defined

Through the use of technology an individual at the elementary, middle, and high school levels will be able to work with others as well as on his or her own to access, use and integrate information into meaningful daily activities through the use of tools and applications that make day-to-day routines better organized and more effective for all stakeholders. Technology should engage student interests, and classroom activities should be tailored so that they encourage student interaction and exploration through the use of these resources. Technology should aid students in realizing purpose in learning and help them to assimilate meaning during future studies. Using technology should not be a burden nor chore for the educator, it should be approached as it is intended, a tool designed to assist in making work easier and more meaningful for all. Technology integration at the elementary level can be as varied as it is at any other level. When available, the possibilities are only limited by the lack of desire of the user to glean as much as possible for themselves and their students.