The technological innovation made this year are getting better and cooler. But, how does that impact your academic life? Many people have varying opinions on whether or not schools should upgrade to being technology based classes, or stick with the classic workbook.
To all of the pros and cons of technology, Concordia University addresses some of them. Some pros they said were instant answers, access to more information, and access to educational videos. The University continued to say, "...when they want to know 'why do leaves change color,' they are only a 'search' away." This shows how technology will help kids learn the why's and not only the what's.
There are also cons involved with technology in the classroom. Concordia University lists some of those too; harmful effects, inappropriate material, and cyber bullying. They continue to say how "..students may find links that have gotten through the system." This is also a big problem in our school because kids can just turn off the WiFi and get to sites that the schools have blocked.
In my opinion, technology can be good or bad depending on the way teachers use it. If a teacher relies solely on textbooks, then technology will be a good thing. This will help kids get a broader perspective and give them the 'why's' that they need. Likewise, if a teacher only uses technology, it won't give the students a good foundation that they need. I think a good combination of both will make a great school.
To all of the pros and cons of technology, Concordia University addresses some of them. Some pros they said were instant answers, access to more information, and access to educational videos. The University continued to say, "...when they want to know 'why do leaves change color,' they are only a 'search' away." This shows how technology will help kids learn the why's and not only the what's.
There are also cons involved with technology in the classroom. Concordia University lists some of those too; harmful effects, inappropriate material, and cyber bullying. They continue to say how "..students may find links that have gotten through the system." This is also a big problem in our school because kids can just turn off the WiFi and get to sites that the schools have blocked.
In my opinion, technology can be good or bad depending on the way teachers use it. If a teacher relies solely on textbooks, then technology will be a good thing. This will help kids get a broader perspective and give them the 'why's' that they need. Likewise, if a teacher only uses technology, it won't give the students a good foundation that they need. I think a good combination of both will make a great school.
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