What is technology integration?

As an elementary classroom teacher my definition of technology integration probably differs from that of an educator in another setting. However I think that most educators can agree on the generic statement that says technology integration is using technology to support learning. In my own experience I have taken this definition and expanded on it to make it my own. I define technology integration as any way that an educator can use any form of technology to enable students to better understand what they are learning and remain engaged in the lesson. I have done this in many different ways, through many different tools and have found that it substantially adds to the learning that takes place in my classroom. I hope to continue this practice and expand my knowledge of available tools and their uses to better myself as an educator.