Integrating Technology In Education Case Study

The education profession aims to teach concepts and skills to individuals in order to promote critical thinking and improve problem-solving abilities. For many years, most instruction focused on teachers and students in a lecture-based, traditional classroom environment. The rapid evolution of technological advances heavily influenced the realm of education. In many learning environments, technology became the prime tool in creating and implementing curriculum. While innovative, many factors inhibit successful integration of technology in education. All learning populations have diverse needs. Therefore, it is difficult to use one-size fits all approach when considering successful integration. Equal access within and outside the learning environment, …show more content…
This is evident in the influences of technology in education. As educators, we face a tremendous challenge in learning how to fully select, implement, and adopt technology that positively impact the learning abilities of our students. There are many factors that pose as obstacles to successfully integrating technology in education. Yet, it is important that teachers and academic stakeholders step up and face this challenge head on. If we seek to improve the quality of life for the younger generation, then we must prepare them to adapt to the rapid changes influenced by technology. This change must begin with the educational process. School districts, teachers, and staff have to take the initiative in developing a system that successfully blends traditional methods of teaching with the tools and resources of modern technology. All responsible parties must leave room for error and become experts at finding innovative solutions that address these errors. Teachers need to approach educational technology with an open-mind. We can all learn from the students we teach and collaborate more with peers in using the tools of technology to improve professional practices. After all, change is inevitable, yet necessary if we want to strive towards continuous improvement in our global