The Importance of Technology

Technology is of the utmost importance in any 21st century classroom. Not only does technology impact the educational lives of our students, but it follows them throughout their professional careers as well. Today’s society has become almost entirely dependent upon technology and we must prepare our students to survive in a computer driven culture.

As a social studies teacher, I make a constant effort to incorporate technology in to each of my lessons. While it may be a difficult task at times, it offers the students an opportunity to expand their horizons academically, as well as socially. Current events are a fundamental aspect of any government course. In my attempts to build student knowledge of local, state, and national policy, I aim to incorporate and utilize as many technological tools as possible. The more informed a student is about the political process, the better chance they have of contributing to their community in a positive and productive manner.

As an advocate of student-to-student interaction, I feel the integration of technology is a valuable tool to improve social skills (as informed citizens) and knowledge of American politics.