It's not enough to tell educators that they should use their school's technology simply because it was expensive. If we can demonstrate clearly that technology will really help students learn more, and in new ways, then educators will use the tools. Further, technology supports complex learning, rather than rote memorization. Technology lends itself to exploration, but before it can be used effectively, exploration must be valued as important to both teaching and learning. Students are active, rather than passive.
Educators encourage a diversity of outcomes.
Educators evaluate learning in multiple ways, rather than resorting to using traditional paper and pencil tests. Educators and students move from individual efforts to being part of learning teams, which may include students from all over the world. Let's consider a few examples of technology-enhanced learning. Almost every fifth-grade class learns about Westward exploration, expansion, and settlement. Timesaving Technology Interactive, hands-on workshops help you integrate technology into your curriculum.