How Integration of Technology in the Classroom Can Support Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

The world is an ever-changing place, and technology is becoming more and more an integral and vital part of our lives. As teachers, we face a tremendous challenge in preparing our students for an increasingly complex, cognitively demanding, and interconnected world. More schools and districts are investing in technology, with student access to devices growing everyday. However, we—as teachers and educators—know it’s not enough to just fill our classrooms with technology. Research tells us we need to create innovative and purposeful learning opportunities for our students by integrating technology into our daily practice rather than using technology as an add-on.