Technology is best used when it adds value to a strong curriculum, not when it becomes a curriculum. When we talk about technology in schools, we are talking about powerful new tools for learning, and also in many cases about changing the way teaching and learning happen. This paradigm shift means that schools may adopt block scheduling and integrated content, looping, multi-age classes, IEP for all, performance assessment, small group and individualized learning, and technology tools. For anyone, change is work. The work of change is made easier for people who understand and believe in the need for change.
Technology can help manage the changes in education.
All staff must embrace change and see themselves as learners and models of learning. Next, understand that technology integration is as much about change as it is about technology, and know the importance of the change. Some of the benefits for the school and the community of technology integration are a stronger professional bond among teachers, who are less isolated when they use communication technology such as email. The non-teaching work of the school is more efficient. Communication with parents and the community increases.