Sadik(2008) defined meaningful integration of
technology “as curricula utilizing authentic tasks that intentionally and
actively help learners to construct their own” knowledge. The thing
that resonated with me was “Integration is defined not by the amount or type of
technology used, but by how and why it is used” (p.488) as in my experience
while working with technology I have constantly found this statement to be
true. Sadik (2008) says that “many teachers worldwide are not able
to adopt technology for teaching and learning tasks, and the gap between
technology presence in schools and its effective use is too wide”(p. 488). And
this strongly affects the belief of the teacher when working with technology.
In my previous school teachers without computers background took technology as
time consuming for teaching.
From my previous experiences as a teacher I have found that there
is an urgent need for teacher training in integration of technology
in a classroom. And I agree with Sadik(2008) when he says “professional development
of teachers should provide continuous opportunities for teachers to align
technology with the curriculum and collaborate and learn from peers who
integrate technology into the teaching of other subjects. (p. 503)
The problem with integration is not the solution in hand but the
strategy of integrating the solution. And I believe that, while working for how
technology will affect the education, we should also look for, how it will
affect the key person who delivers the education that is, the teacher. And if
the key person is not trained then I don’t think that technology is going to
change anything at all in a classroom. But beyond the classroom, technology is
working fine.
Reference
Sadik, A. (2008). Digital storytelling: A meaningful technology-integrated approach for engaged student learning. Educational Technology Research and Development, 56(4), 487-506. doi:10.1007/s11423-008-9091-8
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