This article basically stated the pros and cons to both sides of using technology in the classroom. It states that there is a basic split stance about technology's use in classrooms: does it give students the skills they need in the 21st century or does it keep them from gaining skill that most think are only attainable through peer/teacher interactions. The author states some reasons for using technology like: it prepares them for college and/or work, it gives them access to information at a global level, and it may motivate them more since they like and are familiar with technology already. He also lists some of the setbacks that may come with using tech classrooms such as: online classes cannot compare to the experiences in real classes, class discussions cannot be duplicated on screen, students need to know how to socialize without technology, and teachers are very important to a student's development. He ends the article by asking "Where do you stand on the use of technology in the classroom?"
After reading this article, I have to say I stand straight in the middle. I believe that there is a common-ground where students can use technology to acquire those skills they need and also interact with their peers and teachers to get the social aspect as well. I think technology does have it's place in the classroom, but should not take over, nor be totally left out. I feel if too much of one or the other is removed, the students will severely suffer. If technology is not use, then once the student leave schools and enters the workforce or college (where technological use is almost always a must) then he or she will have no idea what to do and may not be hired or fall behind in school work; however, if technology is the sole focus of a classroom, when the student goes to college and has to do group projects or when he or she goes into the workforce and has to collaborate with co-workers, the appropriate skills will be lacking and the student may lose his or her job or receive a bad grade. I hope that most people will see a middle ground and work hard to find in their classrooms to give their students the balance they need in today's society.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-rosenberg/technology-in-the-classro_2_b_2018558.html
I have to agree with you. I think that technology should be allowed in the classroom however it should be limited so that the student can have a real classroom and teacher interaction for social skills
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on being in the middle and how important both are to students.
ReplyDeleteI believe technology is motivation for students to learn today. It is important for students to learn to use technology because in today's time technology is very much depended on. I think the difference is the manner in which students use technology if it is for learning purposes instead of entertainment purposes it benefits the student.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with you and Britney, technology is a great, fun way to use in a classroom but it is very important that students have regular teaching time.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with everybody on this page. I think that students not only should they use technology in classrooms to do assignments, but to use real life experiences when it comes to learning. One person could become so dependent on technology that he or she could transform from being social to antisocial. Students need to step back away from technology to interact with other students and people.
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