After the first week or so of researching technology integration I see many things differently than I did before. Throughout the past year or so I have been involved with classes that teach me certain aspects of technology and their use in the classroom. The Technology Integration class is bringing it all together for me. I am seeing how important it is to not only integrate technology but to do so in a way that is beneficial for student learning. Being able to tie technology use to standards and concepts is vital for its success. All music classes have specific standards relating to technology, mostly dealing with the use of notation software, but that is just the tip of the iceburg so to speak. Many standards that we have can be tied to technology use and integration in some way.
Why should we go to the trouble? Because it helps with student learning. It is a wonderful aid which can differentiate instruction so that you are able to reach all students. I see many examples where technology is not used effectively within classrooms. It is used just to show text and give notes, not to engage and enlighten. Each one of us needs to look within ourselves and see if what we are doing is truly effective. We need to ask, "What can I do to make sure this doesn't happen?"
Andy -- I like the questions that you are asking. Looking forward to reading the answers you found in this exploration. * Dr. B
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