Persuasive Essay On Technology-Based Education

“Our phones are not accessories, but psychologically potent devices that change not just what we do but who we are.” (Turkle 2015). As the technology era is on the rise, the face-to-face talking era is on the decline. Technology now days is being used in our every day lives. Just like everything technology absolutely has pros and cons but do the cons out weigh the pros? As stated in the article: “Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.” written by Sherry Turkle, she lays out how technology is affecting the people in the society. Today’s technology comes with consequences: leading us to be vulnerable, unaware and shallow.

As we progress further into the future, technology seems to have more of a grasp on our society. Which can be seen as both beneficial or damaging. We have come to a point in time were cars are starting to become autonomous from a push of a button, no longer requiring us to stay focused at the wheel. Should we entrust our lives within a man-made artificial intelligent?

Schools all over the nation are looking to replace their textbooks with computers, but they are all wondering if it is a good idea.This has sparked controversy throughout the states because some schools want to take the plunge, however others are not so eager to let go of old teaching methods, maybe because they would have to rewrite their entire curriculum, which could take months to completely take over the old one. Yet still the sources say that because the amount of positive aspects of technology in schools outweighs the negative ones, new technology should be employed in an educational setting.

Over fifteen million children (approximately twenty-one percent) in the United States live in poverty according to the 2014 United States Census (DeNavas 17). These children cannot afford food or clothes or other basic necessities essential for basic life, so the thought of a laptop computer to call their own is unheard of. Even if the school allows for student’s to bring their own devices, children living in poverty are forced to use these company monitored computers. If this computer is the only one in the home, siblings and parents of the student may also have access to use it so not only are the owner’s information obtainable but now the whole family is in danger of their fourth amendment rights being broken. The most important question to ask is what kind of data are these companies like G Suite for Education (the Google classroom company associated with the Chromebooks given to Katherine W.) storing and why? How secure is this information these companies are holding? Considering these companies have thousands of students’ information in their databases, even the smallest leak or flaw in the system could affect hundreds of families. If a hacker is able to unlock the entire system and sell this information to third parties like other companies, people looking to steal identities or they can even sell seemingly harmless pictures taken through the laptop's webcam to child pornographers. Parents try to protect their children from these horrors of the world but in situations

Did you know that there are over 125 million, technically its 129,864,880, different published books in the world (Jackson)? A college student can count on spending an average of $655 per year on textbooks (Kingkade). That may seem like a lot, but college helps you with the jobs you’ll have in the future, so I think it’s worth it. Normally, if people don’t go to college they wouldn’t have as many job opportunity’s as someone who does go to college and gets a degree. Why should we stick with books instead of iPads? We should stick to textbooks because iPads are costly, can have effects on our health, and can be too distracting to students.

Technology constantly evolves, adding new features, applications, and creative opportunities for advancements. However, some critics consider education as archaic and unimaginative, for it preserves the practices of pencil and paper, textbooks and notes.

In the fast paced, technology filled life of today, there is much debate about technology moving into schools. Some schools want to abolish paper and textbooks entirely, but some believe using technology will come at a cost, and not just the price tag. Many middle and high school students are being introduced to the idea of replacing textbooks with tablets; however, tablets are causing many different types of problems for students.

Also, according to the article, “Many students do not have sufficient bandwidth to use tablets,” so even if students do have wifi at home it still might not be enough. In addition, the article stated that printed text is easier to remember and comprehend than text on a screen. Plus, staring at a screen all day can cause headaches; according to the article, “Handhelds contribute to Computer Vision Syndrome, which causes eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes, according to the American Optometric Association”(Should Tablets Replace textbooks in K-12 Schools?).

Similarly, of the 685 teachers surveyed in the Common Sense project, 71 percent said they thought technology was hurting attention span “somewhat” or “a lot.” About 60 percent said it hindered students’ ability to write and communicate face to face, and almost half said it hurt critical thinking and their ability to do homework.

Smudged ink, poor binding, and ripped pages. Nobody likes a book that is falling apart and smells musty enough to be far too old to use. Then add the fact that it may weigh 20 pounds and it becomes even more of a hindrance. I am talking about textbooks. Luckily, there is a new alternative. Today, many electronic books or e-readers have not only become more convenient and easy to use, but also increasingly more popular. Many people are opposed to this new technology for many reasons that remain unclear to me. However, many studies have been done and shown that technology can help students to learn and test better. “Students who used the iPad version scored 20 percent higher on standardized tests versus students who learned with traditional

In our ever evolving society we seem to be having a greater affinity to technical jobs and careers more integrated with our technology. It appears that we are heading into a world of Science, Technology , Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM. The STEM fields that are rapidly increasing relate to jobs that deal quite a bit with our newer technology and the creation and development of new and more efficient technologies. To compliment this increase in STEM careers, we need to focus our time, energy, and most of all capital on the lackluster STEM program in our school systems.

“Are we going to prepare kids for their future, or our past? If we aren’t using technology, we aren’t preparing them for the future” says Sister Patricia Clune, Superintendent in Kansas City (Galitzine). Many kids develop back problems at an early age from carrying heavy textbooks(Tablets). Electronic devices weigh much lighter than textbooks making it a more suitable option for kids (Tablets). Textbooks need to be constantly updated but by using electronic devices schools can easily update books electronically at a much cheaper cost (Tablets).There are numerous tools found online that educators can use to encourage students to be more innovative and creative with their learning (Hilgedick). The support for electronic devices is

Having finished my vocational training through a local community college, adjusting to my new job, and having a surplus of free time on my hands, I decided to continue my education. So many options were available, but not all of them were viable. Working shift work in the high stress environment of pre-hospital emergency medicine left me with an odd schedule that did not line up well with attending traditional universities. As I began to explore my options, the idea of earning an online degree seemed the most likely path to follow. I was skeptical at first, because I did not hold online learning in a high regard. I began to navigate my reasoning for these ideas, as I did not entirely understand why I thought this. As I began to research online degree opportunities and speak with others regarding my future goals, I realized that others were skeptical about online learning as well. Some did not think that they had the drive to independently study adequately in an online setting. Others viewed online universities as scams, and told me that I would just be wasting my money. After doing some independent research on the topic and testing the waters myself by enrolling at Northwestern State University, I have concluded that online learning can be quite effective. There is a reasonable stigma that exists towards online degree programs, however online learning can effectively educate future students and prepare them for what lies ahead.

A simple Google search for “fully online programs” offers countless results. When looking through the results, well-known online colleges such as Kaplan University and the University of Phoenix noticeably dominate the page. I quickly noticed that these programs were the most advertised and highlighted. After sifting through advertisements and numerous options, one particular web-link caught my eye. Arizona State University, an infamous academic institution, was listed in an advertisement for fully online programs. At first, I thought it was a phony advertisement, but I quickly found it to be a credible education opportunity.

The utmost, overriding facet of our society has been placed in our hands, perched on a stand, and then plugged into a socket: modern technology. Today, individuals without up to date technology are christened anomalies that are late to the ‘smart era’ of smartphones, smartwatches, and smart televisions. In Is Google Making Us Stupid? by Nicholas Carr, and Be a Gamer, Save the World by Jane McGonigal, it is made comprehensible that, as a society, we have begun to intertwine ourselves in the tangles of our electronics, which we cannot seem to relinquish. Our generation has been advancing with technology nonstop to the point where a new gadget is practically released daily. Recently, the latest technological fixation that has rapidly spread like wildfire is video streaming: whether it be video-on-demand or live, it has concurrently seized and fashioned jobs, as well as intermixed communities and individuals alike.