There IS a "Right Way" and "Wrong Way" to do Technology Integration! Haphazardly using tools without a purpose is not only a reckless use of valuable educational time, but it confuses students about what is important. Remember - LEARNING is important and that is what we want to measure. Begin with the end goal in mind - helping students be able to navigate safely and collaboratively through the digiverse. The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) has been writing standards for students since the birth of computers. Their latest iteration dates back to 2016 and are guiding teachers all over the globe to purposeful uses of technology to benefit students and society.
ISTE Standards Grade Band Articulations pdf link - Helping Educators see what each of the ISTE standards looks like throughout K-12 education. Ages 15-18 would be the Aspirational Goals listed on the standards themselves.