Technology is a beautiful asset to the education world. Many teachers use this as a resource in their classroom and it is truly engaging to the students. As technology has come a long way, so has education. However, school districts may not be able to keep up with the evolving technology as things are constantly being upgraded, improved and changed on a daily basis. Schools cannot keep up with the constant change on a regular basis, but they are surely trying.
As I read the article by US News, 3 Tips on Integrating Technology in the Classroom, it states “Integrating technology into a high school classroom is not a one-step process.” This is extremely true because you cannot just hand a student a laptop and think that everything will flow smoothly from there. Technology has to be integrated into the classroom on a daily basis in order for students to understand that this will become apart of the curriculum and it also has to be taught to the students. Rules need to be set by the teacher and followed 100% by the students to ensure everyone’s safety. Teachers should only use technology to enhance his or her lesson, not base the entire lesson around the technology. There are times when malfunctions occur and then the lesson does not get completed because the teacher does not have a back-up plan. This is not acceptable it is has to be used as a supplement and/or resource. It truly is an amazing asset in the classroom.
https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2012/01/25/3-tips-on-integrating-technology-in-the-classroom