Journal 2

Journal 2: "Grounded Tech Integration"
Harris, J., & Hofer M. (2009). Grounded Tech Integration. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved October 7, 2009 from
http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_3&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4381&ContentID=24179&DirectListComboInd=D
Grounded Technology Integration is an article that provides information about the common mistakes that teachers make in their attempt to incorporate technology in their classroom or curriculum. Grounded Tech Integration provides important keypoints that teachers and other educators can refer to in order to provide students with technology integration and effective instruction.
I. Chose learnig goals
II. Make pedagogical decisions
III.Select activities
IV. Select assessment strategies
V. Select tools and resources
How are this points helpful for teachers?
These five key points highlights the process to effective, efficient, and engaging learning experiences for students, at the same time following these five points helps retain, regain, and practice technology integration in academic settings.
How can this information benefit teacher candidates?
As a teacher candidate Grounded TEchnology Integration prevents me from falling in the mistake of choosing or selecting the type of digital techology before carefully analyzing the learning goal and the actual planing of the activity.