Essential Questions

Why should we integrate technology into lessons? That is a great question! Students are familiar with technology, so it is only natural to implement technology into lessons. You wouldn't use unfamiliar materials to teach a lesson to students, it would take that much longer for them to understand it, most likely. By implementing technology, a concept most are familiar with, the students will feel more comfortable engaging in the lessons and therefore becoming more informed.

What is the purpose of integrating technology into learning? Another great question! Technology is a part of children's lives nowadays, so incorporating that into their learning experience will help them build a more authentic understanding of the material. The experience will be more meaningful for them because they, most likely, will be familiar with the technology. Providing meaningful experiences for the students to learn and understand concepts and material is extremely important. Meaningful experiences allow students to construct their own understanding rather than simply memorizing facts or processes. Technology can help a student by providing those meaningful experiences.