Technology : The Importance Of Technology In The Classroom

Throughout this course, a new perspective has provided us with the opportunity to take a look at many of the different ways in which the digital world has become one of the most dominant viewpoints of today’s generation, and how technology has taken over and welcomed itself into many aspects of our lives. This course paper will take a look at one topic of interest in particular, which in hopes will shed some light on a heavily discussed topic in the education world: does technology help or hinder the student. This paper will look to prove the point and discover more about the way in which technology has been incorporated into the classroom, both in an elementary context as well as a post-secondary context, and the effects that it has had on the student, the teacher, and the overall academic development that accompanies it.

Technology has changed student productivity in a good way. Over the years, technology use has increased in the classroom, and it has changed the way students work. Recently, numerous schools have started to implement technologies such as iPad’s, Smart Boards, and other devices into their curriculum to help the students and increase productivity. Effectively, technology has expanded the way classrooms functions. Technology has brought both advantages and disadvantages to education; however, technology impacts students in a positive way.

Furthermore, technology in the classroom is not only necessary to engage students, but it is a basic tool for the future. Every day our lives become more deeply rooted in technology. Hardly anything is done on paper anymore. Most of people’s resume, applications, homework's, assignments, test, even letters are all done with technology. Technology has changed the status of

“ We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” Technology in the classroom is beneficial because it provides students to access things faster, It also benefits students to use apps to enhance their learning, and it makes learning more fun.

As we go through the 21st century, technology in the classroom is becoming more predominant. Devices provided by the school such as tablets, ipads, computers, and calculators have had a major impact in today's educational system. Not only do these devices help students with everyday school assignments, but applications such as google classroom, which are on the devices provided by the school, help students organize their work. Technology in the classroom improves engagement, improves knowledge retention, encourages individual learning and encourages collaboration, which is every teacher's dream for his/her students.

So many distractions in this world alone, will technology really help the youth to learn in the classroom ? As the years go by and technology growing with it. Technology evolving day by day though not all students including myself are capable to fully use the technology that has been provided to us. One main reason is that people have different ways of learning. In this essay I will speak on how technology is not beneficial for all students.

There are constant changes that take place in all aspects of business. Within the past decade, a lot of these changes have been due to the constant development of new technologies. Technology has essentially made life easier, individuals are now more connected, productive, and informed. A dramatic shift has swept through schools worldwide. The signs are all around. Fourth graders invested in their cell phones, preschoolers, who can navigate an iPhone 8 better than the average adult can. Middle-schoolers have even developed their own Internet following on through a blog or YouTube channel. Today’s 21st-century learners are not the same as the past generations we came to know. Over the first decade of the new millennium, students have become way more proactive with the use of technology. For these students, simply watching videos or images during class, playing an Internet multiplication game, or even taking turns at an interactive whiteboard is no longer enough.

The inspiration to review flipped classroom as a topic of exploration stems from this author’s interest and expertise in using technology and how it can be used to engage and enhance the classroom environment today. Most high school seniors were born during the millennium and they grew up simultaneous with the birth of smartphones, youtube, myspace, facebook, snapchat and instagram. With the increase in technology on a daily basis, one begins to ponder what is the future of education and the type of instruction that is necessary in the classroom to prepare students. Flipped classroom became an interest because it involves using online lectures to provide teachers with more time in the classroom on activities that will strengthen the skills needed for the 21st Century.

“Education is evolving due to the impact of the Internet. We cannot teach our students in the same manner in which we were taught. Change is necessary to engage students not in the curriculum we are responsible for teaching, but in school. Period”(Chamberlin). The fact of the matter is not that technology is needed because everyone uses it; instead, it is that technology’s needed because it is the necessary form of learning in today’s world. Many say that even despite technology being the more modern way of learning nowadays, that does not mean it is the best way to learn as it can pose as a big distraction for kids and can lead to them not getting any work done. Although technology can be a burden in the classroom due to distraction, it also poses as more of a benefit towards the students learning than a disadvantage.

Every student has a different way or learning, just as every teacher has a different way of teaching. Times have changed, our technology has become a more dominant aspect of our lives. From grades pre-kindergarten to the college level of learning you can be sure that each classroom will be using some sort of technology while being taught by a teacher. There are many ways we can use technology in the classrooms from powerpoints, video clips, and even simply taking an online class. As one expert has claimed “The traditional approach where students learned from the teacher standing in front of the room has long been left behind.” (Hayre, 2014) Now the issue is using the technology at hand properly to help enhance the learning for each student.

In education today there is new in sight to link educational strategies, programs, initiatives, or technology so students can achieve there goals of passing their classes. There are many groups and organizations that are trying to advance technology literacy for students. In all aspects of our society, technology has revolutionized in so many ways ,plus enhancing our way of life. It’s no surprise that the public,researchers and others have the question on why hasn’t technology affect education yet?. But over the past 20 years there have been so many advancements in information and new tools that are being used to increase human knowledge. With all of the available technology and information researchers showed that integration of 21st Century technology increases student achievement and some college students shown a huge advancement in test and exam results.

Technology is advancing rapidly and because of this, our lives are constantly changing. We have to adapt to the changes in our world. Technology is one of the most significant and beneficial changes in our history and schools need to be taking advantage of this. While some schools believe technology is a distraction that hinders learning, technology should be integrated into classrooms because it provides a large amount of information and prepares people for the use of technology in their futures.

Education is one of the most important professions in the working world. Technology has done many things for us in today’s society especially for education and schools. Technology in the school system has impacted the students and teachers in many positive ways, including virtual field trips, testing tips, teacher resources, class web sites, and lesson plans. With computer use in our schools, we have access to many different sources and various types of learning.

Over the years, technology has drastically changed the world in society, economy, and especially in education. Every day, multiple teachers and students use iPads, phones, and computers to help them with their academic classes and homework. However, there is a major question that is being asked all around the world. Is technology affecting students so much that it decreases their individual grade? The answer is no, technology is meant for success and helps students learn in many different ways such as providing reliable sources, motivating students to learn, and is greatly approved by teachers worldwide. Therefore, technology should be used in class to encourage both adults and kids to feel comfortable at school and to enjoy themselves learning or teaching.

Did you know that all the knowledge in this world can be accessed within the touch of your fingertips? With technology today, it has become easier and more convenient to access any information you would like using multiple devices: computers, iPhones, tablets, etc. The use of social networking and research done with appliances has become more common within society. Technology has been able to positively affect many aspects within our human lives, especially within education. In today’s era, technology has taken over a majority of our lives; it is a way to connect with our peers and society. This will allow us to broaden our horizon in different ways of teaching and the educational system. There are no limits on what you can educate today’s society with technology. The rapid change in technology is slowly edging its way into the educational system and holds the potential to profoundly reshape education. Educational technology is beneficial for students, teachers, and school systems across the country.