NTeQ: iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry Bryona Golding University of Phoenix Online

Why Students Need NTeQ: Incorporates technology in instruction Provides practice in authentic use of technology Increases student engagement Improves higher-order thinking skills Enhances collaborative work skills

NTeQ vs. Traditional Classroom: The Teacher Both Teacher determines appropriate methods and techniques for instruction NTeQ Teacher is technologically competent Teacher acts as designer, manager, and facilitator Traditional Teacher’s technological competence is unnecessary Teacher acts as planner, instructor, and expert

NTeQ vs. Traditional Classroom: The Student Both Students expected to meet objectives NTeQ Student actively engages in learning process assumes the role of researcher becomes technologically competent engages in collaborative learning Traditional Student remains passive recipient of knowledge engages primarily in individual work

NTeQ vs. Traditional Classroom: Technology Both Use some forms of technology NTeQ Technology used as a tool to enhance learning through the use of real-world data to solve problems Use for instructional delivery is secondary Traditional Technology used as a delivery method to supplement or replace teacher Technology use in instruction and learning bears little relationship to real-word application

NTeQ vs. Traditional Classroom: Lesson Plans Both focus on instructional objectives incorporate assessments to evaluate learning NTeQ student-centered problem-based authentic technology is an integral component Traditional teacher-centered focus on rote memorization of facts

NTeQ vs. Traditional Classroom: The Learning Environment Both Provide students with resources for learning NTeQ Incorporates multiple resource-rich activities Provides realistic context for learner Content and method decided by learners Traditional Relies primarily on textbooks and teachers as resources Separate learning from context Content and method decided by teacher

Conclusion NTeQ does not fit every lesson. Effective use requires careful planning. NTeQ does not require a computer for every student! NTeQ enhances more traditional approaches to instruction in ways that make it invaluable to students and teachers.

References and Resources Reference: Morrison, G. R. and Lowther, D. L. (2005). Integrating computer technology into the classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ; Prentice-Hall. Technology Integration Resources: NTeQ website ( offers sample lesson plans and a step-by-step lesson plan builder. National Educational Technology Standards website ( provides information about NETS for students, teachers, and administrators.