The Importance Of Technology In The Classroom

Those who say technology is a good idea believe that is would prepare the students for their future careers, by helping the students understand how to use the technology used in many of today’s careers. They also thinks that the ownership of the devices could help make the students more responsible. The students will learn to take more control of their education. Technology would also prepare students for the real world environment because technology is increasing to help many students become successful. When using technology, students would have more resources to help research information. The internet has many websites available for students to use for information. Using technology can create an easier learning environment for students who struggle in school. If a student has trouble understanding something, some websites are used to help them understand it better.

The speed of technology is growing at an exponential rate. In this digital age, students have more opportunities through electronic products such as computers, tablets, and mobile devices.  The average student graduating from college in the United States has spent less than 5,000 hours on studying, but 10,000 hours on computer games or social networking. Moreover, since 2012, as many as sixty-three percent of universities offer online courses. Educational leaders throughout the U.S. are using electronic devices to try to engage students in a classroom setting through familiar technology. But are electronic devices good for the growth of education? Low standardized test scores show that students that use electronic devices for schoolwork

Does anyone think that they could live in a time when there was no technology? The world has changed majorly since the technology was invented and improved dramatically. It used to only be a television in someone’s house; now it is high definition TVs, iPhones, Ipads, Laptops, and many other things. An economy with poor technology could not survive in today’s settings. It helps us for educational purposes and many different things, but the bad thing is that it causes us to have lack of interest in the real world. It has helped students and teachers majorly in the school systems because they have easier access to teach and learn things. Technology has changed and will continue to change the ways of education; the educational systems will improve over time to make it better and easier for the students and the teachers.

The learning place has been invaded by the ability to know anything and everything. While this picture shows promise, it is actually more complex and distorted with regards to the receivers; these would be the students of today. What makes us capable of distributing the infinite amount of information that can be labeled “anything and everything” is truly remarkable, and that is precisely what technology has allowed us to do. Being that, it is safe to say that technology has expanded to heights worth exploring, and while this brings good resources to the pupils of today, it is the way students will explore and discover through the internet that should be taken into consideration by their teachers before introducing it to the curriculum.

Technology is an ever-changing element in our society as well as within the classroom. As educators, we have the opportunity to take these technology advances and put them to use to better our teaching as well as better the learning of our students. This paper will specifically discuss how the incorporation of technology within the art education curriculum can bring beneficial results to the classroom environment and learning process. Technology can be incorporated into the art education classroom to help improve student behavior, it is proven to be beneficial in motivating student work and morale, and technology is being used to help integrate the arts with other core subjects as we see in the STEAM movement.

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.

The Impact Principle states effective practice yields evidence of learning. The look on each student’s face will provide evidence as to whether or not they are learning. An educator should assess the faces and student work samples to check for learning. If learning is not present, the educator should accept responsibility for not being impactful, and begin implementing a more effective practice so that the students demonstrate new knowledge. I have discovered this first hand in my practicum placement. I taught a lesson, and as a whole class my students understood the content. However, when I was reviewing their individual work, it was obvious that the students missed the point of the lesson. Therefore, I took responsibly for not teaching the objective in an effective way, and I retaught it in a more relevant manner. Then, my students were successful on the next sample of student work. Due to all of the factors in students’ lives that can hold their interest, an educator must gain and maintain their interest to be impactful. It is then the child will learn. If the educator’s delivery of the content is effective and impactful, evidence will be produced.

How important is technology in this day and age? I am sure we all agree that technology is one of the most important resources in this day and age. Now, how many people actually took more than just a basic typing class in K-8th grade? Or maybe even up to 12th grade. If you went to school more than 10 years ago, I am sure that all you were able to take was a basic typing class. So my question to you is, why is it so hard to implement technology into the school system? Teachers not willing to be trained? Parents thinking technology will be a distraction? Governments not willing to do away with standardized tests? Everyone pretty much uses mobile phones, tablets, and laptops on a daily basis. As digital natives, today’s students have grown up with technology integrated into every aspect of their lives. Education cannot be an exception. Yet, we are trying to fit 21st century students, into a 19th century system. We need to implement the effective use of technology into all of our education systems. I know this is not something that can be changed overnight. However, if we can get the educators, parents, and the government all to agree, then the effective use of technology should, and will be implemented in our school systems.

Of the many challenges facing educators today is the fact that our world is an ever-changing and rapidly evolving one as technology and an expanding global society become more and more prevalent in all that we do. Never before in history have we been more connected to one another via digital mediums. From our laptops to our iPhones, social media and apps, how we communicate has been heavily influenced by the rise of technology across the globe. Further, technology has infiltrated our classrooms in profound ways. Not only do presentations call for technology, but with the rising use of iPads, Chromebooks, online/ blended learning approaches, and various media platforms in education, it is clear that technology is continually emerging all around us. It is also expected to be a part of students’ learning experiences according to national and state standards. Thus, it is not only important, but crucial, for educators of today to wisely -- and purposefully -- incorporate technology into instruction in order to facilitate students most effectively on their learning journeys. As 21st century learners and educators, it is critical for all involved in education to understand and utilize the skills which are needed most in this current climate. It is the specific four skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity - the 4Cs - that have been highlighted as “the basic skills that all students need in the 21st century” (National Education Association, 2014).

In a world where technology consumes a great deal of what we do and how we do it, it makes sense that teachers should evaluate what role this tool should have in the classroom. What can be used as a very useful and beneficial tool to students can often become a hindrance to learning if not used properly. When done correctly, technology opens up a whole new world of resources for students in the classroom. For example, I have seen teachers use technology in their classrooms to do virtual field trips, interactive web quests, as well as math/reading games on the computer to supplement classroom material. Technology can also be used for instructing students as a provider of scaffolds for struggling students. Some students that do not focus well during direct instruction from the teacher can use technology (such as a computer) to do interactive activities that cover the same material as the lecture, only using a more stimulating medium. This concept is also true when it comes to supplementary work for advanced learners. Often students who are advanced finish projects and assignment early, leaving them with nothing to do but distract their fellow students. However, if the student is permitted to use technology (such as a computer) to do some supplementary academic work through a web quest, or educational games. Like Aziz states in his article, I agree that technology is a help to students, when implemented correctly. When implemented incorrectly, we see things such as teacher laziness, student laziness, low test scores, as well as apathy from teachers, as they expect technology to do the job of teaching for them, which is NOT its purpose. Overuse of technology in education runs the risk of "dumbing down" students (Berry and Postman) through over stimulation as opposed to actual productive instruction. ere, I will discuss my personal philosophy technology and look into its role in the teaching and learning process as well as to what extent it is used in my classroom.

To start, the excessive use of technology is unamiable because it is beginning to replace teachers. Like stated before, today when a student

In America and many other countries, technology has impacted our daily lives in many ways. Many people use technology for communication, education, business, or personal use. The technology industry is growing rapidly to the point where we are surrounded by technology everywhere we go. It is even almost unheard of to not have an email or a cell phone today. Parents should not limit their child’s technology access because our society revolves around technology. If parents limit their child’s technology access, students may fall behind in school, be unsuccessful in their careers, and fail to adapt to America’s rapidly changing culture.

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.

What are the downfalls?” He answered “I think that technology is often a thing that people tend to look over because of the negatives. Negatives like, getting distracted or cheating. But I think that tech in the classroom is a good idea because it promotes the attention of a student. Like me for example, I hate reading out of a textbook but when I read it online, I tend to not have a problem really. It’s like when my computer or phone is in front of me, I can get work done faster and better than I would[could] without them.” However, many teachers believe that introducing students to technology is harmful to the classrooms’ environment. They believe that technology encourages laziness, has the potential to be expensive, and that it interferes with student’s interaction within the classroom as it is easily distracting. In order for technology to be properly used in the classroom, teachers must first seek to involve technology usage within the classroom. This idea comes primarily because the rules of a teacher are seen as “golden” and cannot be trifled with on any occasion as such forcing the student to submit to the rules. Integrating technology must come as a want from the teacher in order to adequately influence on the student to complete task when utilizing technology. In short, the teacher must first seek to include technology within their lessons and then incorporate restrictions in order to keep their students on task

The amount of technology on the shelves at ROWVA community School District 208 is very impressive for such a small, rural district. While looking at the vast opportunities available for learning, one may assume that technology is the focus of education, that is not the case. It is time to teach technology - not for technology's sake but to ignite a spark of creativity and logical problem solving that is sometimes lost in the “old factory” ways of education. Educators should integrate technology into the classroom through various techniques to enhance student collaboration, problem solving skills as well as provide the student a platform to document their learning progress and process. Implementing the technological devices