Technology is Essential

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I read an interesting article on TeachThought about how teaching technology is now just a crucial as teaching reading or writing. Just like English, being able to use technology is an essential skill in today's job market and becomes more important everyday, especially in High-Tech Israel. So it makes me think how important it is for English teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. Kids loving using technology to begin with and it could also motivate them in English class.

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