Why Integrate Technology

1. Different Types of Learners

1.1. Multiple Intelligence

1.2. Culture, Ethnicity, and Language

1.3. Special Needs: Autism

1.4. ADD/ADHD

1.5. Intellectual and Learning Disibilities

1.6. Learning Style

1.7. At-risk

1.8. Gifted and Talented

1.9. Physical

2. Standards Include Technology

2.1. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

2.2. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.

2.3. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.

2.4. Using technology, investigate the geologic record virtually to collect data and conduct scientific investigations through 60-70 million years of geologic time. Analyze data and document all changes verified by the data. Discuss conclusions and findings with the entire class.

3. Global World Workplace

4. 21st Century Skills

4.1. Creativity and Innovation

4.2. Communication and Collaboration

4.3. Research and Information Literacy

4.4. Critical Thinking

4.5. Nonlinear Thinking

4.6. Visual Literacy and Visual Thinking

4.7. Spatial Thinking

4.8. Digital Age Reflection