1. Integrating
Technology into the
Curriculum
Information taken from Technology for the School
Librarian:Theory and Practice byWilliam O. Scheeren
Samantha Ragasa

2. Why UseTechnology in the
Curriculum
Important Reasons:
 Technology motivates students.
 Using technology helps students learn content while
learning about the technology program.
 Adds new approaches to teaching instruction.
 Helps make teachers more productive in their teaching.

3. Attributes of Information-Age
Schools
 Students and teachers are able to communicate using
digital means.
 Most learning is done through student-centered and self-
initiated activities.
 The teacher is not an information provider, but rather a
guide or facilitator.
 The library is the center of learning.The library media
specialist is involved in the learning process and works
with the teachers.
 Evaluation is done continuously with instruction and
learning.

4. Approaches to Integration
 Teacher collaboration and team-teaching
 More flexibility in scheduling to integrate technology
 Teaching information literacy
 Computer software should be taught in connection with
other subjects, not in isolation
 Collaborative learning in groups

5. IntegratingTechnology into the
Curriculum
 Pros:
 gives students career preparation
 changes instruction from teacher-led to student-led
 new ways to assess students’ learning to be more accurate
 enhances students’ critical thinking skills
 gives students access to more information
 information that is retrieved is more up-to-date
 motivates the students

6. IntegratingTechnology into the
Curriculum
 Cons:
 more costly at the beginning of integration; makes it hard for
school systems to keep up the newest and best things
 change is rapid
 compatibility is hard to keep up with computers all over a
school district
 lack of training to teachers; teachers may be hesitant to use
the new technology
 equity

7. Strategies for Integration of
Technology into the Curriculum
 Productivity software, such as Microsoft Office
 Games and Simulation
 Drill and Practice
 Tutorials
 Discussion (Web 2.0 tools)

8. Discovery, Problem Solving, and
Cooperative Learning
Constructivist Instruction should look something like this:
 A problem is posed, either by a teacher or by the students.
 The students research the problem.They find out what kind
of information is out there, and if there is a solution already.
 Students will come up with a hypothesis.
 Students will test their hypothesis.
 Students present the results to their fellow classmates.

9. Discipline-Based Ideas for Integration
ofTechnology into the Curriculum
 Elementary
 Short reports using online library resources and a word-
processing program.
 PowerPoint Presentations that are animated.
 Simple science research and short reports of the findings.
 Information literacy and library instruction
 Using technology for math drill and practice.
 Interactive reading software for primary readers.

10. Discipline-Based Ideas for Integration
ofTechnology into the Curriculum
 Secondary
 English – video book reports, student created tutorials,
senior projects, e-Books and e-journals
 Mathematics – manipulatives, Web sites to help with hard
math concepts, graphing calculators, using Excel and other
productivity software to chart data
 Science – Web sites to explore, scientific probes to perform
actual experiments, recreate simulations, use productivity
software to complete lab reports
 Social Studies – research using electronic collections,
distance learning software to interview experts, digitized
history sources, prepare history projects

11. Glossary ofTerms
1. microcomputer application – a small, relatively inexpensive computer with a
microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU)
2. electronic resources – sources found on a computer or mobile device that provide students
with information they need
3. authentic assessment – students are presented real-life problems and scenarios and are not
graded using just pencil and paper tests
4. CAD software – the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification,
5. CAM software – the use of computer software to control machine tools and related
machinery
6. constructivist instruction – involves learners in the process of meaning and knowledge
learning; more critical thinking skills are addressed
7. DBQ (document based question) – a question that focuses around one or more documents
8. drill and practice technology – linear or nonlinear; gives students valuable practice with
basic skills such as reading and mathematics.
9. tutorials – break down difficult concepts for students using step-by-step interactive
demonstrations
10. Web 2.0 tools – conceived as a combination of concepts, trends, and technologies that
focus on user collaboration, sharing of user-generated content, and social networking

12. Responses to Questions
3.Analyze the arguments for and against the use of computer teachers and
computer classes instead of the integration of technology into the
curriculum.
It is important to integrate the use of technology in the classroom.
Students who make projects using productivity software are more
prepared for college and the workplace. Students should learn subjects,
while using technology.This is an integrated approach. Some studies say
that this is the best way for students to learn technology. While this is a
good approach, students need a base to start with for technology so they
will not spend most of their time learning the technology. In doing a
school project, they should spend most of their time learning their skill.
This is where computer classes come in handy.They can teach students
the basic skills they need to navigate around productivity software and
the Internet. Computer classes are important, but integration of computer
skills and subject skills are the best ways for learning.

13. Summary
 Technology is a necessity in today’s classroom
environment.
 Teachers and library media specialists should work
together to ensure student-centered learning using
technology.
 Technology is best learned through integration with other
subjects, not just in isolation.

14. Other Resources
 John Burke – Neal-Schuman LibraryTechnology
Companion: A Basic Guide for the Library Staff
 Sandra Doggett – Beyond the Book:Technology Integration
into the Secondary School Library Media Curriculum
 Judy Lever-Daffy and Jean McDonald –Teaching and
Learning withTechnology

15. URL’s to Support
 Why IntegrateTechnology into the Curriculum?
http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-
introduction
 IntegratingTechnology in the Classroom: ItTakes More
that Just Computers:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech146.sht
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