Learning with Technology Learning with Technology Written by Gilbert Valdez, PhD, Director of the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Center at the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory T echnology can best be used to support and enhance engaged learning . Most of the sample plans, such as Waukegan School District , have visions and goals for what the intensive sites hope to see accomplished. Schools do not have the choice of not incorporating technology. Technology's major purpose must be to improve learning and not to create a new content area.
Technology offers great opportunities to reform and improve education.
Technology planning is a process involving planning committee members who work to establish technology implementation directions and priorities. Technology does not replace the good teacher but instead enhances his or her abilities and creativity. Technology has great potential for making education far more meaningful and productive for students but only if they are allowed to become active learners involved in real tasks. All rights reserved. Disclaimer and copyright information.