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Concept MapAndersonG_M5_A2.doc Integrating Technology into Classroom Curriculum E6805 June 1, 2011 Dr. Jaclyn Gerstein

Technology is a phenomenon that can and must be shaped and controlled to meet the real needs of each student. Often technological changes appear and they seem to take on a life all by itself. There is a fear that technology rules and that the needs of humans, at times, are demoted to secondary status (Richard, 2002). Perhaps this is why so many teachers shy away from implementing technology into the school curriculum. During the implementing of technology, some of the potential issues of integrating technology into a school curriculum may consist of school funding (to buy equipment and train teachers), lack of a technology support team (to keep the software and equipment running), etc. Next, a concept map is a good technological tool to use to show the relationships among a set of ideas. The concept map below shows the major issue that Innovation Public High School encountered during the implementing of technology into their school. Similarly to Innovation Public High School, many schools endure similar setbacks. However, it’s important to overcome those obstacles and find ways to meet the technological demands of our global society. Locating and using information on the World Wide Web has become an essential part of classroom learning. It is important that students have opportunities to learn how to use web resources more efficiently and effectively (Robyler, 2006). Students need to be well-rounded. Students must have the necessary skills to compete in a technologically global market. The benefits of implementing technology into a school curriculum are great. First of all, the school is meeting the standard for educational excellence. Secondly, it prepares the students for technological advancement in education; lastly, it prepares students for college and eventually for the work place (Argosy, 2011).

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[|Concept Map] __References __ Argosy University. (2011). E6805: Integrating Technology into Classroom Curriculum: Module five. Retrieved on June 1, 2011 from [|http://www.myeclassonline] Richard, R. (2002). Integration of Technology in the Classroom: An Instructional Perspective. Retrieved on June 1, 2011 from [] -02.htm#THE%20EFFECTIVE%20MANAGEMEN, T%20OF%20TECHNOLOGY%20IN%20CLASSROOMS Roblyer, M. D. (2006). //Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching// (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publishing