Integrate Technology Into Your Lesson Plans

Integrating technology into the classroom doesn't mean scheduling a monthly class trip to the computer lab. For students, technology integration is about incorporating easy-to-use tools and program features into the lesson plans and activities to enhance learning. When technology is used wisely, it can improve critical thinking and communication skills, and increase motivation in students. The user can choose one of the five ideas mentioned in the paper as the first step in getting started.