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With a global perspective, educable technologies and innovative teaching are imperative in today's time. The unlimited resource of available technology and its utilization for innovative teaching promise challenging experience for prospective teachers.

The roles of technology in achieving the goal of learning for understanding ( Goldman, S, Williams, R, et al, 1999)

1. Technology provides support to the solution of meaningful problems.

Finding answers to complex problems brought to the classrooms is one important functions of technology. Unlike authentic problems or problems that occur in the real world some problems brought to the classrooms can be simulated and created with graphics, video and animation. These can be explored over and over again through technology. Students will be interested in the multimedia format in the form of sound and moving images. Students can review stories on an interactive videodisc many times. Allow learners to search easily for parts that interest them most.

2. Technology acts as cognitive support.

The use of technology provides cognitive support to learners. Students can do research and references are easy to search and they provide information very quickly.

3. Technology promotes collaboration as well as independent learning.

Technology provides avenues for discussion and communication among learners. If the computers are networked within the room, building or larger geographic areas, students can send and receive information.

As a teacher in the future, who will be both learners and users of technology, there are performance indicators that are offered as a guide.( http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t stands.html)

1. Technology operations and concepts. Teachers should demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts related to technology. 2. Planning and designing learning environments and experiences. 3. Teaching, learning, and the curriculum. 4. Assessment and evaluation 5. Productivity and professional practice. 6. Social, ethical, legal and human issues.

Therefore, technology helps a lot in achieving the higher performance and learning of the students. It motivates the students to find out new things and discover what is new.