Classrooms Must Be A Place Of Focus And Mental Stillness By Bowen

You walk into most public-school classrooms and you see laptops, I pads, Desktops and sometimes smart boards. These are used as learning tools. When using these tools, the kids really are learning with a hands-on approach. For some kids, it’s a helpful tool for other kids it’s a distraction. The students can use technology for school work at home and it also helps with the Turing in process with teachers. I think that technology can be useful in a classroom setting but should not replace the classroom

Often when kids hear they get to use computers during their day at school they get excited, but not for the right reasons. When teachers allow their students to use technology in the classroom, it gets easily abused. This generation of kids and students are so reliant on technology to get them through the day that it has almost become a shortcut for assignments or notes. Some students also get far off task during the lesson that it reflects on their tests or assignments. Some people and some teachers believe that computers in the classroom are helpful, studies have proven otherwise. Although technology is very useful throughout the school day, students tend to distract themselves and it hinders their

With the use of technology becoming more prominent in classrooms, several issues start to pop up that schools need to deal with. Inability to put devices away is a common issue that most schools are dealing with. Students have almost unlimited access to technology that they are used to having them with them at all time. It becomes a distraction in the classroom and hinders their learning. There is a time and a place for students to be on

There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks, according to two surveys of teachers being released on Thursday.

The final result of using digital devices during school hours is not a good one. Students can cheat more easily, which means that they are not preparing for the future and society.

In today 's world, it is not uncommon to see children using technology. In fact, just about everywhere you venture you are likely notice a child with an iPhone, or a tablet. Within the last five years’ elementary schools have been depending more on technology such as computers, and tablets for learning, compared to 10 years ago when everything was teacher taught and the closest form of technology found in the classroom happened to be a projector. The fact that there was little use of technology in elementary schools when today 's adults were growing up could sure-enough be the reason that many adults are skeptical when it comes to the use of electronics in elementary school. Many adults will say that children stay on the computers too much, and that it isn’t healthy for them. Another reason adults could be hesitant to accept that technology is an important key to learning is the fact that some children have learning disabilities and could struggle when learning from a computer. Adults will also point out that not every child has access to a computer at home to complete at home assignments. However the purpose of technology in elementary school is there to enhance and broaden the educational process not to hinder it.

Imagine walking into a school and there are no computers, SmartBoards, phones, or televisions. What would it be like? All learning would be done on chalkboards or whiteboards. There would be no interactive online discussions or games. All information would be found in books. It was once like this, but schools have since incorporated technology into their classrooms. The process of getting these devices into the students’ hands takes time and careful planning. Today, technology has become an essential aspect of the learning process, but there are many factors schools must consider before implementing certain devices into their curriculum, including: funding, accessibility, and appropriateness.

These technologies in these classrooms have become a distraction to students, a safety hazard for students, and it has caused student reliance. Technologies such as computers and tablets should be limited in elementary school classrooms.

Electronic devices and technology have taken over our life, but should they be allowed in classrooms? In the past, schools have used different types of methods to gain attention of the students such as overhead projectors or video tapes on television. Some of the schools even use other devices to teach students with methods that the students are most familiar with and more likely to learn from. Many school have iPad’s, they allow kids to take home to do their homework. Even parents, at early age allow their children to use electronic devices to teach them the alphabet through songs or through other interactive games. In the current technological world, some of us might even say that we cannot live without our electrics because they are a big part of our lives.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." This is a famous quote by T.S. Eliot and a quote I believe to be very true. So, in a world that is as technologically advanced as ours, how is it that high school students are still getting their electronics taken away in the classroom? Tell me why schools are spending and spending to purchase laptops and tablets for every student, when we are not allowed to use our smartphones that have the exact same function. The questions remain unanswered, but the solution can be found by taking a simple risk. Although electronics can be distracting at times, they may be used for relaxation to improve the learning environment, provide knowledge in the advancing world of technology, and allow for better and more efficient use of work time in and out of the classroom. As of now school policies state that the use of electronics during and in between classes is prohibited and I believe that this policy is restricting the potential of learning that is done by the students. The amount of technology that students are allowed to use in school should be broadened, based on its ability to enhance a student’s learning in the classroom.

Personal technology in the classroom has always been a controversial topic. Although they are banned in a number of schools, students still seem to sneak them into class. Some students use it to contact their parents to notify where they are, yet some just take them for recreational purposes. Despite the advantages, personal technology in the classroom is not beneficial because it is a distraction, it is expensive, and it doesn’t have much effect on one’s academics.

The words, “Today children are being born into this digital world. iPads are now in kindergarten classrooms, children are using software to learn about music composing in school, they’re going on virtual reality field trips, and it’s not so much families are sitting around one TV anymore” were said by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 2016 ("Screen time for children might not be so bad after all, says pediatrician" 1). In today’s generation the use of the electronic devices is increased a lot among people. Nowadays, people are living in a high-tech world, and with high-tech classrooms. People embrace the benefits of using iPads during class, uniting tweets during presentations, and teaching students while using smart televisions. People are aware of the several benefits of incorporating technology, such as adding diversity to lessons, increasing student interaction, and bringing new perspectives and knowledge to the class. However, there can be a negative impact resulting from unsuitable, or overuse of technology. Also, negative side can have serious and long-term consequences. Therefore, parents and teachers must identify the downsides of technology and how to avoid them. However, parents, pediatricians, or teachers should take responsibilities and figure out solutions to avoid excessive use of electronic devices that affects students in their education.

Although, technology has expanded worldwide causing an enormous amount of breakthroughs, little did we know that it would become a bad influence towards people, especially with students. Students use these devices to cheat, secretly use for social interaction, and a source of distraction during learning time.

Technology has evolved so much over the past few decades. We now contain more software in our pocket than what it took to get to the moon. Technology has improved our lives in so many ways; however, it has also been destructive in certain aspects of our learning. In my senior year of high school, each student in the school was allotted a laptop for in class use as well out of class use. At first, I thought it would be beneficial to have such easy access to the internet and Microsoft programs; however, for me and many fellow students, this device turned into another large distraction and learning deficit. One of the reasons why is it was extremely hard for me to transition my note taking from handwritten to digital. My organization was in shambles, and I had no idea if I had written certain assignments or typed them. This in turn made it hard for me to study because none of my material was organized. The computers also became a large distraction, and the made it easier for cheating. The teacher didn’t always notice, but while they would be lecturing, they may have thought everyone on their device was taking notes, but most of them were playing games, watching Youtube videos, or screwing around on other website. Cheating was also made easier for students because if they were taking an online test, they could look up the answers on the internet with their computer, and it was so much more discreet than using their phone to cheat because the teacher thought they were doing what

Technology over the years has changed the world dramatically in society, economy, and especially in education. In education, millions of teachers and students use their personal devices such as phones, computers, and iPads to help them with their academic classes. However, there is a major question all schools are asking, is it affecting students so much that it decreases their individual grades. The answer is no because so far, google classroom and other sites continue to motivate students to learn and teachers approve. Imagine you are a normal student who suddenly forgot to turn in an assignment on Google Classroom. Then you realize that your teacher can still see and grade your work and you do not even have to put your name on the paper. Technology is such a stress reliever that * is easier and more efficient. Clearly, technology has a positive effect on education because individual students still determine how they focus in class. Google Classroom is such a reliable source for teaching children and can be opened with any device. Also, students are motivated to learn as much knowledge as they can using technology and it is a skill that everyone wants to master. Finally, overloaded teachers do not have to worry about assigning classwork and homework because within 3 minutes, they can easily post a new document for all their students to see and can change the due date any time. Therefore, technology should be used in class to encourage both adults and kids to feel