As an educator, ask yourself the following questions prior to integrating technology into your classroom:

What is my main purpose for technology integration?
Will this be advantageous to my students?
Why did I pick this form of technology?
Do I know how to use this technology properly and to its full potential?

Keep in mind tht the latest gadget is not always the best tool.

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” Bill Gates

Reasons to integrate technology:

1. Understand different technologies
2. Bring real life examples to the classroom via video/podcast/vodcast etc...
3. Attracts and keeps the students attention
4. Encourages interaction & participation
5. Builds strong communication & presentation skills
6. Makes learning (& teaching) more fun