Summary

Technology integration in today�s higher education environment is essential. It is therefore imperative that educators and learners are aware of the available resources and are empowered with the skills, tools and ability to apply them. Apart of this is also the tools such as the ASSURE model that allows technology integration plans for a variety of learners and simply put "ASSURE" learning.

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https://sites.google.com/a/nau.edu/learning-theories-etc547-spring-2011/theory/assure-model-1