I Am A Highschool Student At The Universal American School Of Kuwait

The future of education is brighter than ever because technology continues to evolve and develop. Because of so many advancements, education is now available to more individuals throughout the world. Education can now be offered to not just a few privileged in the populated communities, but connects people of all statuses from all over the globe.There are several advancements in technology that have drastically changed education. Perhaps one of the factors that has influenced education the most might be the availability of devices. Inexpensive mobile phones now have more power and potential than desktops of just a few years ago (Solomon and Schrum, 2014). Not only do they have more power and potential, but they are also more convenient

One major factor of the subpar education system may be the American attitude towards education. Ramnath Subramanian, a journalist from the El Paso Times, describes this issue by addressing that, “the average American student is muddling his way through education with his face buried in a cell phone” (Subramanian). This educational slack may be as simple as a lack of discipline and focus, and the obsession with technology is only the tip of the iceberg. Eliminating cell phone use in school could show a dramatic impact on the edification of American students. An article

It fascinates me how the human mind has developed from the beginning of time, till now. I mean technology itself has transformed the word. New inventions are created each day, improving machines, and almost everything. Throughout history people have created things that have made life easier. Transportation has always been very important. It has been a huge part of history. Of course like every other resource it had its pros and cons. Automobiles, airplanes, boats, and trains during the 1800s were all being invented.

The biggest problem with today’s education is how rapid technology is advancing. So rapid, in fact, that schools are attempting to keep up, but are sadly falling short. Teachers are being required to incorporate new technology into their everyday methods of teaching. The use of IPads or laptops in classrooms can be helpful to both teachers and students(edreform online classes)”. If a teacher is not overly familiar with the new devices, then the students will lose what little time they have to learn. As a teacher is attempting to fix technical problems in one class, the class that has a tech savvy teacher will be advancing far ahead. On the other hand, if a classroom is full of students who are very unfamiliar with the technology will have to be taught how to operate it, which wastes valuable time. In today’s society technology usage is so much more widespread than it was just five years ago. The new toys can allow schools to broaden their curriculum. Since most work can be done on a single device, kids can work at their own pace and potentially reach heights they could never reach with book, pen, and paper. The benefits of this new tech greatly outweigh the downsides. The biggest problem with technology in classrooms is their lack of use. So few schools have jumped on board with these programs, and therefore are holding their kids back. These products are readily available, but “the use of new technology

McAllen school district in Texas recently spent twenty million dollars on I-pads and I-pods for students. The funding for the school district is coming from a combination of local funds, federal grants, and stimulus money. The schools in that area are considered some of the poorest in the nation(Ryan Holeywell). In schools around the world the students are starting to use technology in the classroom such as I-Pads, I-Phones, and other types of devices. Technology has changed Students day to day life, it has modified how and what students are taught negatively and positively.

Do you ever wish that you could bring your own device to school? Just think how you wouldn't have to bring home all of your textbooks every night. Additionally, bringing our own devices would make our lives easier, better, and more organized. Overall, the school needs to open their eyes and realize that bringing devices is a must for their students to succeed in their upcoming future.St. John Neumann should let the students bring their devices to further our education.

In “Lift the Cell Phone Ban,” Rapp (2009) asserts cell phones are educational tools because of helpful apps, their widely accessible, and they have a myriad of settings for reminders. In Saskatchewan Canada at Carik School started an experiment in cell phones became important to the curriculum. Instead teachers looking at them as a bad thing, Principal Taylor looked at them as a tool for students. Testing the Waters Educators were uncertain about the idea of using cell phones because only 40% had cellphones. Teachers realized that having Bluetooth for easier information online was critical. This worked out well in “Lit Circles” giving the students all easy access online. Learning Curves- Teachers didn’t feel comfortable with the idea because

A point to be made about smartphones, tablets, and laptops, is that they put learning into a student’s hands. They can download an app that would aid them in conceptualizing the energy levels of an atom, access a political science forum where students can communicate issues

Imagine being a kid in the 1980’s. Kids back in those days would run around outside all day, using their imagination to create imaginary worlds to travel to imaginary places that made way for creative ideas and inventions as they grew older. One of those inventions turned out to be the tablet, the iPhone, or the netbook. Basically anything that made everything easier. Everything is now easier. One can simply look up an article and read it on their computer or phone, or research the latest fashion trends without having to keep updated on the latest magazine. Easier is okay. Let’s make things easier, but it’s when the easier starts finding its way into school systems. Easy technology usage becomes a problem when it creeps into our school, when the unreliable, and brainwashing abilities of technology creep into the minds of the young to hurt their ability to actually truly learn and experience life for what it should be.

Source 4, paragraph 5 states “Some 88 percent of American teens ages 13 to 17 have or have access to a mobile phone, and a majority of teens (73 percent) have smartphones, according to a Pew Research Center “study released in April. Ninety- two percent of teens report going online daily, with more than half saying they’re online several times a day. Twenty-four percent say they do so “almost constantly.” Also in source 4, paragraph 6 states “It’s a complex issue, especially since the debate over cell phones is part of a broader conversation about a cultural shift underway in classrooms — a move away from the traditional model of teachers imparting information to students, to one where students actively participate in their own learning, using mobile devices to access the Web, educational apps, and other tools.” This shows how schools are willing to make a change. Finally in Source 4 paragraph 7, At Melrose High School, science students use a physics app to collect acceleration data and measure sound intensity, and English students discuss literature on their smartphones, also in Burlington, high school Spanish students practice language skills on their iPads by recording their speech and playing it

What does technology mean to you? For all of us, it is omnipresent throughout our entire lives and we use multiple forms of it everyday. In schools, an area of increasing debate and discussion has been student cell phone use. Are they helpful or useless? Should they be allowed or not? No school has really found the answer to these questions yet. Many believe that phones are just too distracting for students, but on the contrary, cellphones are beneficial to students if not the entire school when used in agreement with the school’s technology policies, assuming these policies are well-thought-out. It has been shown that with cell phones, schools can increase communication, continue to accurately measure students’ academic levels, and can improve student achievement and attentiveness.

Technology is used in nearly every part of our culture. It affects how we live, work, play, and more importantly, how we learn. Mobile and other wireless devices are utilized in just about every industry therefore, it stands to reason our schools are introducing technology in the classroom.

Fusco is concerned, she thinks that technology is a distraction. She uses her daughter as a primary example, because her daughter is constantly on her cellphone instead of working on homework or other classwork. Because there is a lack of Chromebooks in the classroom, she allows her Enrichment English class to look up needed information, but she is constantly monitoring them. She even reminds them of her cellphone policy before their allowed to take them out, which reinforces her expectations of responsible technological usage. One drawback is that it can be a huge distraction, especially in her English 8 inclusion class. They are in constant need of reinforcement, therefore adding technology tacks on more micro management. A benefit is the speed of technology and how engaging it is to this generation; she just struggles with finding a happy medium in a class that is full of low level, and already distracted, learners. As far as the progression of educational technology, Mrs. Fusco and I agree that it has grown astronomically in a small amount of time; it will keep progressing, and teachers need to be willing to change with it in order to find more ways of reaching the needs of all

Not every student is comfortable with technology, and many do not have an interest in it beyond using their smartphones to text, watching videos on YouTube, or playing games. Furthermore, it is rather assuming to think

“Kolb points to some schools in Michigan that adopted new straightforward rules and guidelines for educators that were designed to meet the needs of students while addressing educators’ concerns. Posted on classroom doors, for example, are signs indicating whether the students can use their devices. A green stoplight means they can use them; red means no”(Kiema). This shows how schools in Michigan are controlling the way and time that students use their devices. This also shows that students behavior with cell phones is not uncontrollable, and that it can be