So whatever suffering they're causing teachers right now, I think they're vitally important. Computers aren't going to go away, so we need to focus on getting them to work with our education system, too. I had no idea that I would be receiving such immediate and well-written feedback. I wanted others to understand the necessary, preliminary steps for integrating technology into the classroom. It absolutely does not happen overnight and takes much hard work and effort on the part of teachers, students, and technology coordinators to ensure that the experience is a positive one.
Technology is simply one more tool in our toolbox of techniques for effective teaching.
It should never be used exclusively as the only tool. Technology integration, in my definition, is the process of enriching and enhancing the educational experience, not replacing it. In my next article, I will discuss more definitively what is meant by technology integration. I hope that you will stay tuned for my second article and be sure to send your comments on it. There is nothing that can replace a good book or the valuable skills learned from sustained reading on a regular basis.