• Students are generally motivated when it comes to using technology. This motivation will cause them to be more engaged in learning. Technology can be used to reinforce independent work. There are also many collaborative tools that can help students develop their team work skills.
  

 Helps prepare students for future careers.

• Many careers require an understanding and use of technology. Many sources tell us that we are preparing our students for careers of the future that don't even exist yet. These careers are like to involve technology. Developing technology skills will help our students become more marketable in the workplace of the future.

Allows for greater differentiation in the classroom.

• Technology in the classroom provides the teacher a greater ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. Technology makes it possible for teachers to focus lessons appropriately for each student’s learning level and learning style.

With restrictions in school budgets it's often the technology budget that ends up seeing cuts. Take a look at my Family Technology Shopper page to find products that should fit a tight budget.