EDTECH Vision Statement and Rationale
Technology is transforming our students and our culture. As an educator I will learn and use available technologies to change my classroom into a 21st century learning environment in which students develop 21st century skills such as problem solving, information literacy, digital communication, and more.
Rationale:Research supports the fact that the informed integration of technology into classroom instruction and activities, combined with content knowledge and an understanding of sound pedagogy, can:
Rationale:Research supports the fact that the informed integration of technology into classroom instruction and activities, combined with content knowledge and an understanding of sound pedagogy, can:
- Increase students’ motivation, interest, and ownership.
- Facilitate development of high-level skills by streamlining low-level tasks.
- Provide meaningful real-world experiences (real and simulated).
- Develop crucial technology skills.
- Improve student achievement.