Rationale: Integrating technology
Technology in the classroom is undoubtedly engaging, but it has persistently failed to affect student learning, despite its potential to allow students to access information from around the world, interact with simulations and virtual environments and display their knowledge in new ways. There appears to be a consensus among experts that the potential impact of technology can be increased if the applications of technology are integrated into the pedagogy associated with specific content areas, rather than being addressed in a stand-alone technology course. This type of integration ensures that teacher candidates learn about the use of technology from subject matter rather than technical experts. The practice of integrating technology into instruction should be assigned in all methods coursework.
