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**Region 5 Instruction Wiki**

Welcome to our wikispace. This wiki provides information and resources for teachers who need ideas for integrating technology into the classroom.

Our goal in today's training is to share some technology ideas with you. I hope that some of these ideas can be used in your classroom as well as shared with others at your school.

Search through the menu at the left to see web tools which can enable your students to become actively engaged and promote higher level learning for your students. Teachers will find that these websites can be a great resource for themselves and their students. It is very easy to get started with any of these in the list, and most will require creating a free account to get started.


 * __Guidelines for Technology Use__**

NETS for Teachers -- an important resource which provides teachers with the standards for effectively integrating technology. Our world is constantly changing because of the new technologies becoming available for students and teachers. It has always been a challenge for teachers to keep up with the pace of technology. A classroom environment should encourage **21st Century Learning** by helping student develop these skills:
 * **Communication**
 * **Innovation**
 * **Creativity**
 * **Problem Solving**
 * **Interaction**
 * **Collaboration**
 * **Critical Thinking**

Technology TEKS -- provides teachers with guidelines and components for integration technology into their curriculum.

__**Technology Integration Resources**__
 * The Eduphoria website provides some great resources for technology integration. Below is a description of true meaning of technology integration.........**

"Integrating technology into classroom instruction means more than teaching basic computer skills and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is routine and transparent and when technology supports curricular goals." ([])