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One of my ** JOURNAL REVIEWS :** Article Review #2 The article titled, “Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many” is written by Edutopia Staff and can be found at [|__www.edutopia.org__]. The article states that use of technology will be effective in the classroom if it “support(s) four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts”. The article then went on to describe the use of technology as a more engaging and challenging experience, improves problem-solving skills, and helps make connections with the real world. Also, the article stated that technology tools offer teachers a way to be able to reach all types of learners and ways to help their many needs. The author(s) of the article definitely had a very positive view on this topic. The author(s) listed a number of reasons why integrating technology in the classroom is so important and rewarding. Taking in the account that there were no negative statements made about the subject of the article one could say that the author fully approved of this teaching strategy being present in the classroom. I, personally, agreed with the author and his views on integrating technology in classroom. I believe it is really important in today’s classroom simply because we are now in the 21st century teaching 21st century learners. Our students are surrounded by technology daily in and out of the classroom. I agreed with the author on many points. Including that bringing technology in the classroom will make learning more interesting, engaging, and meaningful for the students. As a future teacher, I know how important it is to integrate technology into my classroom and into all of my subjects. I plan to make learning fun and enjoyable for my students and I plan to do this by using technology.

**REFLECTION**
====This assignment really made me dig in and research on Educational topics. I really enjoyed reading many scholarly articles dealing with education. I chose this particular journal to do my write-up on because this is a technology course and I found very interesting. I believe it is important for teachers to analyze and comprehend what is being said in any article they choose to read. This assignment lets you do so. ====