Technologies that are used for engaged learning and that support a challenging curriculum result in improved teaching and learning, increased student motivation to learn, and higher levels of student achievement. Council for Educational Development and Research. Using technology to support education reform . North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium. North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium.
Technology supports instructional learning goals.
It is integrated into instruction in meaningful ways so that it contributes to the attainment of high standards by all students. The school environment supports meaningful, engaged learning. All students have opportunities to use a variety of technologies to support their work on authentic tasks. Use challenging authentic tasks to meet the learning goals established by the school. Whenever possible, focus on technology used for authentic tasks .