The Risk of Having Technology in the Classroom: a blog around the pros and cons of using technology in education.

As I am getting deeper into my second year of teaching, I have been thinking about what I would do differently in my classroom if I could go back to my first year. One of these things is to not use technology as much as I did in my first year.

I see both sides of the argument for and against using technology in the classroom. However, after reading an article by Mark Bauerlein titled “The Digital Delusion” from The Chronicle of Higher Education, it helped me clarify some ideas that have been on my mind lately.

In the article, Bauerlein elaborates on how educational technology has affected students’ ability to read and write. He argues that there is a “large disconnect between our assumptions about digital technologies and their actual effect on intellectual growth”. He further argues that college students are reading less often now than ever before due to the increase use of digital communication.

I try to think about the long term impact of technology in education and its role in transforming teaching and learning. I do this through my work as a researcher, university lecturer and school consultant.

I am a big supporter of using educational technology in the classroom. However I do appreciate its limitations, especially when we get carried away with the ‘next big thing’ that promises to transform education through technology.

This blog is an attempt to document my thoughts on new technologies and their potential in education such as: iPads, mobile phones, social media, virtual worlds, online learning platforms, flipped classrooms etc…

As well as my own thoughts I also share links to other articles/posts that have given me pause for thought and perhaps raised questions about how we use technology in education.

The purpose of this blog is to bring in the opinions of students and teachers on the usage of technological devices in classroom. There has been a debate on whether it should be allowed or not and there are pros and cons to each side.

In my opinion, it shouldn’t be allowed because it distracts the students from learning. Even though I have a lot of technology at home, I do turn off my phone when I come to school because it’s disruptive to have the technological devices out when your teacher is teaching.

In today’s society, technology is a necessity. Many people believe that it is not necessary to have technology in the classroom. I disagree with this thought. The reason being is that technology has been a huge part of our lives, whether it be in the classroom or not; we use it every single day.

By having technological devices in the classroom students can learn faster and more easily rather than writing with pen and paper or doing math problems on a worksheet. Technology helps students learn faster because they have access to all the information they need with just one click of a button. By having computers in the classroom, students will also get less distracted since they are able to focus more on their work due to their access of the internet.

The use of technology in the classroom also helps teachers grade papers and keep track of attendance quicker which saves them lots of time. This also allows them to spend more time teaching their students which is why they’re there in the first place.

In conclusion, having technological devices in the classroom can benefit us as students and teachers because it allows us to tackle problems quickly, efficiently and effectively which makes life a whole lot easier for everyone involved.

Although I think the great majority of teachers and administrators in schools are doing their best to make a difference, the fact remains that we are faced with an ever-changing world.

This ever-changing world is one where technology is increasing at a rapid rate, and where students are faced with new challenges.

Many people believe that the use of technology will ultimately have a negative effect on education. I believe that this is only true for a select few people who do not understand how to teach in such a way as to still be effective with the use of technology.

I also feel that many of those who do not understand this are not willing to take the time to learn. I think it is so important for us as educators, no matter what our position may be in education, to continue learning and growing as professional educators.

Technology is a powerful tool that can support and transform education in many ways, from making it easier for teachers to create instructional materials to enabling new ways for people to learn and work together. But the influence of technology on education extends beyond just its practical uses. The mere existence of technology influences how much time kids spend on schoolwork, how they approach learning and how they interact with one another.

So what does all this technology mean for education? For the most part, it is too early to tell. Most studies on the use of technology in schools are inconclusive about whether technology helps or hurts student learning. There are no easy answers. Technology can be a powerful tool for transforming learning, but it’s not a magic bullet.

When it comes to the use of technology in the classroom, there are many pros and cons. In a school system where most students have access to technology outside of the classroom, it is important for teachers to be able to incorporate the use of technology in their lessons. Using technology in the classroom can enhance learning, but it is also important that we consider how using technology can distract from learning.

Technology has quickly become an important part of today’s society. In order to prepare our students for success in today’s society, we must be able to properly utilize technology within our classrooms. However, it is also important that we monitor our students’ use of technology so that they do not abuse its use and become distracted from learning.