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 * Learning Journal #1 **


 * 1. How and why do you think technology should be integrated into the classroom?**

I think there are numerous ways that technology could be integrated into the classroom. Teachers can use technology as simply or as complex as they desire or are capable of doing. For example – a teacher may not be very tech savvy but may be able to browse the web to look up pictures to print as visuals for students or may be able to show an online video to the class. If a teacher is more up to date on their technology skills, he/she may use a promethean board and create a flip chart or an interactive game to play with the students. Teachers are not the only ones who can or should be using technology in the classroom. If technology is integrated in a classroom the students should have the opportunity to use it as well. The students can use technology to research information and complete a specific assignment, to collaborate with other classmates and teachers, or to follow up on missed assignments. I think that technology is a very effective way for teachers and teachers, teachers and students, and students and students to communicate with one another.


 * 2. What is the importance of using technology is education?**

There are many reasons why using technology is important in education. As we all know, each student learns in a different way. There are many auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learners. By incorporating technology into a classroom a teacher could very easily address all of these learners. By incorporating technology in a classroom students have a new way of learning. Chances are the students will be more engaged and willing to participate, giving them a better chance of success in school. I also think it is important to incorporate technology in education because some students may not have access to a computer outside of their classroom. Some students may only be exposed to technology in school. It is important for students to be familiar with the advances in technology and how to appropriately use it since it is forever changing.


 * 3. What have you learned so far as it relates to your learning goals?**

One of my learning goals was to find better ways to incorporate technology into my own classroom. Since taking this class, I think that I have learned a few ways to do that. For example, I know that I can use technology as a form of communication with my students. I could also allow the students to collaborate together while using technology. I really like the idea of doing this with my students. Even if a student were absent the assignments and work from that day would be posted online and I wouldn’t have to worry about getting the work to that student.