The 21st Century

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There’s no doubt that in all my years integrating technology and teaching professional development to teachers, one topic always arises…student distraction. The fact is, some students will get off task when using technology (these are usually the same students who get off task in other educational settings) and you need to have strategies in place to retain focus.

When used effectively, technology plays an important role in enhancing the learning process. Teachers can use digital devices to present supplemental material for lessons or to encourage students to take a more hands-on role in their education.