As an educator and Chairman of the Career Development Centre, one thing I’ve found helpful is to actively involve students in the technology selection process. I actually disagree with the idea that one-size-fits-all tech solutions are effective; instead, it’s essential to consider students' preferences and interests when integrating technology. An example I’ve seen is when a class was given the choice to select their preferred interactive platform for group projects. This increased their investment in the learning process and led to higher levels of engagement and creativity, demonstrating the power of tailored technological integration in the classroom.

Gamification: I use platforms like Quizizz to turn lessons into competitive games, which makes learning a lot of fun. Flipped Classroom: I assign video lectures for homework, so we can spend class time discussing concepts and doing hands-on activities. Digital Storytelling: I love using tools like Storybird, where students can create their own stories, which really enhances their creativity. Virtual Reality: I incorporate VR apps for virtual field trips that bring subjects to life and offer unique experiences. Interactive Simulations: I use platforms like PhET, allowing students to conduct virtual experiments, which fosters exploration and deeper understanding.

Empowering students to set personal learning goals allows them to own their data. Reflecting on their data daily/weekly is a critical component of this process. Using technology to differentiate content and make it accessible, allowing students to collaborate with one another, their teacher, and experts in the field, and allowing students choice in how they demonstrate their learning are also powerful in building student buy-in. Most importantly though, the use of technology and curriculum needs to be meaningful for students. If students are engaged via real-world problems and using technology to solve those problems in their local or global community, they will be eager to engage in the content.

Engaging every student in today’s curriculum can be challenging, but technology offers powerful solutions. From interactive tools to personalized learning platforms, we can create dynamic, student-centered experiences. I find that incorporating multimedia—videos, podcasts, or even virtual field trips—helps make lessons more relatable. Technology also enables real-time feedback, so lessons can be adjusted based on student performance.