When technology integration in the classroom is seamless and thoughtful, students not only become more engaged, they begin to take more control over their own learning, too. Effective tech integration changes classroom dynamics, encouraging student-centered project-based learning.

Think about how you are using technology with your students. Are they employing technology daily in the classroom, using a variety of tools to complete assignments and create projects that show a deep understanding of content?

If your answer is “No,” is it because you lack enough access to technology? Is it because you don’t feel ready? Or do you feel ready, but need additional support in your classroom? Depending on your answer, your path to tech integration may look different from someone else’s. However varied access and readiness may be, tech integration can successfully occur in any classroom.

This article contains the following sections:

• Getting Started

• Integrating Technology Across the Access Spectrum

• Getting to “Seamless” Integration

• Tips for Shared Hardware

• Creating a Professional-Development Plan

• Hardware and Equipment

• Using Technology for Feedback and Assessment

• The Role of Digital Citizenship

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