What may instructors consider when using the ID process for classroom technology decisions?

Instructors often focus on content standards and the implied technologies when making decisions about classroom technology. This approach ensures that the selected technologies align with the educational objectives outlined by the curriculum. By considering content standards, instructors can ensure that the technologies they integrate support the learning outcomes expected for their students. This means that any chosen tool or resource must not only enhance engagement but also facilitate the achievement of key educational goals, making learning more effective and relevant to the established standards.

When technologies are evaluated through the lens of these content standards, instructors can also identify which technologies are specifically designed to deliver or support the identified outcomes. This leads to more strategic planning and purposeful integration of technology in the classroom rather than relying on technology for technology's sake. Essentially, this ensures that technology acts as a means to enrich education rather than as a distraction or irrelevance.

In contrast to this perspective, while other options like availability of technology resources, student interests, and historical effectiveness of technologies also contribute to decision-making, they may not directly address how well the chosen technology meets educational objectives defined by content standards.