The Pedagogy of Technology Integration
By: Mabel CPO Okojie, Anthony A. Olinzock, and Tinukwa C. Okojie-Boulder
Summarized By:
Suhail Naaman

Introduction:
Technology used for teaching and learning should be considered an integral part teaching and not as an extra objective. There is a relation between instructional technology and pedagogical concepts. Technology integration is complex and is made up of processes of interconnected activities.

The Scope of Instructional Technology:
Technology is a tool to enhance instruction. The term educational technology means media, models, audio, video ---etc. This definition is very narrow because it separates technology from pedagogical process. As mentioned before there should integration between technology and pedagogical process.
Technology motivates students for learning by using different strategies. At the end technology is the use of these tools to enhance learning.

Problems of Technology Integration:
Using technology in teaching is not an easy thing to use. Technology should fit the objective of the study. Also teachers and students should be aware of the technology itself (well trained) to make the best out of it.
Technology should be part of the curriculum rather than a discrete activity.

Conclusion:
The purpose of this article is to show how teachers can improve their use of technology to support instruction. It is important the instructors know technology as part of pedagogical process, and to use technology integration in their teaching.

References:
Mabel CPO Okojie, Anthony A. Olinzock, and Tinukwa C. (2004).
The Pedagogy of Technology Integration