Using technology in the classroom should add value to the lesson. The "value added" that the Etips and UDL articles discussed mean that in order for technology to be used with a lesson, it should add value to what the students are learning. If the technology does not add value, then it should not be used. If a lesson is best taught/learned without the use of technology, then technology should not be used. In other words, don't use technology just because you can or because it's available.
Technology, when used properly, can add a lot of value to education. Technology is the future and it is important for students to be comfortable on the computer and comfortable learning new software programs. It is also important for students to feel comfortable exploring on the computer and "figuring things" out on their own. There is a lot of value in this because they challenge themselves to find solutions to problems instead of always looking for the answer or looking to the manual.
Some programs that we have learned about in class add great value to education, such as Inspiration and mapping. What a great way for students to see connections and to extract important information out of a complex text. Technology is so important to use in education when it adds value because technology is here to stay and is always advancing. It would be a disadvantage to our students not to use it because they will need it in their future lives. Better for them to learn it now!
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