Techology Integration

Incorporation of technology resources and technology-based practices into the daily routines, work, and management of schools is what I do understand technology integration to be.

The resources above can be understood to be computers and specialized software, network-based communication systems and other equipment. Practices include collaborative work and communication, Internet-based research, retrieval of data, and other methods. In all this may refer to the opportunities for individuals (students) to self-select technology tools that will allow them to think critically, communicate effectively, produce facts and take control of much of their own learning processes.
Furthermore, I refer technology integration to be the combination of rich content and effective method of instruction that creates learning opportunities difficult or impossible to replicate without the use of technology.

Obstacles.
Looking at the obstacles of technology integration with more focus on our classrooms.
The number one obstacle observed can be the individuals/lecturer’s attitudes and beliefs. Lectures attitudes and beliefs are powerful forces which significantly influence actions in our various lectures.
To implement technology integration successfully, lecturers must develop a positive attitude towards computers and feel comfortable using them as instructional tools. Lectures often feel nervous about technology because use of computers requires them to challenge their current role in the lecture halls. They may also find themselves in the role of student as many of the students find themselves teaching the lectures how to use aspects of technology which is an uncomfortable role for many lectures.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

My recommendation on how to improve techonology integration is that ..........
•Before creating a technology integration plan, institutions should establish a clear and concise definition for technology integration. This will assist in providing direction and bestowing common language.
•Schools should enhance technology literacy. It should be a goal of every school to ensure that every lecture venue contains a highly effective teacher. Effective teachers in a modern digital era that possess the skills necessary to use and keep current with modern technology tools

•Institutions should leverage instructional technology coaches. Many schools already employ technology integration specialists who already contain the essential blend of knowledge and technical skills. As technology coaches, these teachers should become the core foundation for technology integration efforts at the school level. Many lectures have not embraced blogs, wikis, social networks, iPads or digital cameras as teaching tools because they don’t understand their application or usefulness.
•There should be a continuation to fund technology initiatives. Technology is always shifting and changing. Consequently, universities need to ensure that there is consistent access to new technologies that they perceive as useful to their teaching. As more lectures begin to successfully integrate technology at a high level. It is very possible that the desire to have current technology tools at their disposal will increase.