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Federal legislation in the United States currently mandates that technology be integrated into school curricula because of the popular belief that learning is enhanced through the use of technology. The challenge for educators is to understand how best to teach with technology while developing the technological expertise of their students. This article outlines a framework of technological literacy designed to help educators understand, evaluate, and promote effective and appropriate technology integration.
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Davies, R.S. Understanding Technology Literacy: A Framework for Evaluating Educational Technology Integration. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 55, 45–52 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-011-0527-3
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