Teaching and Technology

This chapter talks about using technology in the classroom. The focus here is on principles and general tips and on proven tools and categories of technology rather than the latest technological development. The chapter explains that the teacher can consult the Internet or their institution's specialists for the latest in instructional technology. Here, the chapter argues that using technology in the classroom effectively begins with a question that on the surface has nothing to do with technology: What are your learning goals for your students? Once this question has been addressed, the teacher can move on to other concerns: what technology will most effectively help students reach their goals and what technology will allow the teacher to measure their progress.