The Importance Of Technology In The Classroom

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

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.

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.

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.

“ 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.

Despite its importance, writing is not given enough attention in schools compare to reading. Since the turn of the 21st century, “there have been a number of significant changes in the contexts in which we teach and in which our students learn to write”. Our culture has taken a digital shift in all aspects of life, including schooling and the way students are exposed to writing curriculum. Robinson, McKenna and Conradi state that “The context of schooling has also changed, with programs and practices affected most directly by an emphasis on standards and assessments as a part of a growing concern with accountability. Given a focus on reading, rather than writing or literacy more generally…this movement has had an impact on teaching and learning at all levels of public education” (Robinson, McKenna & Conradi, 2012, p. 243).

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.

April Chamberlain a well known actress said, ”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.” In today's society, people can’t imagine their life without technology. Having access to technology in classrooms and being able to use it is beneficial, and will be one of the many skills necessary for future jobs. Technology is beneficial in classrooms because it will prepare students for future careers, it deepens learning by using resources students are interested in, and it provides individual pacing and sequence.

An article posted in Jamaica Gleaner headlined “Technology Can Improve Learning”, (The Gleaner, 2012) explains the importance of technology in the teaching-learning process for students in Jamaica. The article proposed that there would be a significant turnaround in pupils’ performance who are usually considered as the poor performer. Undoubtedly as exists in industrialized countries, technology as a tool to aid in the delivery of education, is an inevitable addition to the process. In a comment in the article The Minister of Education also intimated that the plan of the Ministry of Education was to use information technology to improve pedagogy in the school system. Essentially ICT are great technological devices that can be used in carrying out this task for the present and future generation.

In the twenty-first century, it seems like technology is taking over the world, but more specifically, in the United States of America. Clearly, technology has become part of the daily lives of Americans. Now days, in 2017, people would rather have their attention on an electronic device instead of what is happening around them. Society has changed dramatically over the past ten years due to the constant improvements in technology. Moreover, it seems like the use of the commonly used print resources, like books, newspapers, and magazines, that were essential to the development of businesses and schools are slowly being replaced by modern technology. Specifically, when it comes to schools, the way of teaching is being modified by the

Technology has become a staple in everyday life in our society. From entertainment to medicine, technology has given us an extraordinary opportunity to learn and progress. Throughout high school I used computers to take notes in many of my classes. Furthermore, Smartboards and other technology were standard equipment in every room. With how technology dependent schools are becoming, it is easy to turn a blind eye on small problems. These issues are addressed in "Why Students Should Take Notes by Hand – Not On A Laptop" by Joseph Stromberg and "Why a Leading Professor of New Media Just Banned Technology Use in Class" by Clay Shirky. Both articles led me to realize the drawbacks to technology that I had been unaware of beforehand; although, I still believe it is important to have technology in the classrooms.

Technology is here to stay and appears to be ever advancing, but teachers are struggling to adapt with learning about the new software and tools that the districts are trying to implement into the curriculum. Teachers shape the minds of our future; thus making teaching the most important occupation in the world. In order to achieve maximum greatness in the classroom a teacher must be open to changing the methods in which they teach. With time, technology has seemed to shimmy its way into almost every aspect of the average American’s life; including the classroom. Technology is ever changing and with new advancements teachers must be able to adapt. The main issues that teachers as well as schools are facing with technology is the price of

Technology has been evolving over thousands of years and it has provided humans with education, better health care, and communication that is the key to making our world a better place for future generations to come. Technology is a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry or the inventions and methods of solving problems that are produced through research in these areas. It has helped the school system, the medical field, and provided us with communication that can connect us to everything across the globe. These systems are the keys that make our world work in an efficient way, maybe not all the time, but enough so the world doesn’t just fall apart. In our society, technology has evolved the

The world we live in today is surrounded by new and innovative technology there are new phones and computers coming out every day. Kids are exposed to technology early on and it tends to become an integral part of their lives. From daily activities to educational programs and so you can find technologies everywhere computers, internet, TVs, and other technological components at any school, household or even electronic playground. Technology is amazing and has made everyday life much easier, but "the disruptive nature of technology" takes a turn when it comes to children. However, some people believe that technology is a good approach when it involves education and that it is a faster more effective way to impact their future educational performance. Some people even believe it is an essential need to know how to work technology. Consequently it takes a dark turn on developing kids "Dr. Aric Sigma, a leading psychologist, said "The problem with this generation is that we accept there should be limits on the consumption of many things, such as sunlight, or sugar and salt, but screen time is not something that is thought of as consumption. It's important to impose boundaries, rules, and limits."" In 2016 important leaders from political leaders to businessmen go for "annual meeting to discuss the world's big issue", and in 2016 the most overreaching issue was technology and how it impacts the world. This is an issue that should be acknowledged and addressed regularly by especially adults because they are the one raising the future generation. And "while technology can be an incredible thing, it is obviously important to maintain a balance between the cyber world and real world" and should be regulated by not only at home but at schools and libraries too.

Students relay on technology a lot. Since technology has improved the education in many different ways, they stopped thinking and using technology instead. There is a lot of online recourses that helps the students understand the concepts better, but they take it as they cannot study without. For example, they use calculators instead of doing the math in their head. Furthermore, it makes them think-less and limited. It contributes in increasing the plagiarism homework. Also, when it comes to reading, some students have applications or websites that read for them while they are relaxing. It would make them sort of not improving their vocabularies and forgot what they have learnt in short way. Also, it could be a main distraction way for