Why is technology implementation in education important you?

    The chapter begins by asking teachers to self-reflect on their personal feelings about using technology in their classrooms. It then encourages readers to assess their motivations for becoming technology-using teachers by completing a short feelings inventory questionnaire. 

Enhance teaching with technology

    Although educators need to understand why they want to implement technology in their lessons, the authentic takeaway is understanding that technology can and will enhance teaching.

Two major aspects of education that can be positively impacted by technology are:

    1) educational practices- virtual field trips, online conferences, 

        web research, student-created podcasts or projects, etc.

    2) administrative/professional activities- planning, organizing, record             keeping,  class websites, communication etc.

https://thinkspace.csu.edu.au/yoongchin/connected-learning-and-digital-literacy-in-education/

Motivating and Inspiring Students With Technology

    Teachers use technology in the classroom to enhance student motivation and engagement because it provides interactive and personalized learning experiences, immediate feedback, access to diverse resources, and opportunities for collaborative and hands-on activities, all of which cater to individual learning styles and interests, making learning more enjoyable and meaningful for students.

Some examples include:

https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/brain-based-learning/

Brain-Based Learning:

The chapter explains that Brain-based learning, also known as brain-compatible learning or neuroscience in education, is an approach to teaching and learning that draws insights from research about how the brain works. The core idea is to align instructional practices with the natural functioning of the brain to optimize learning outcomes. 

Key principles & strategies associated with brain-based learning: