The Importance Of Technology In The Modern Era Of Education

Technology in the classroom is important for teachers, parents, and students alike, because technology use has become a necessary skill for survival in today’s vastly expanding technology driven global economy. Research has shown an increase in student’s success rates when exposed to technology in the classroom. Also technology has opened lines of communication between educators and parents to keep students on track, and help teachers educate better.

There are so many avenues to experience by using technology from research to presentation. For example, the use of classroom-to-classroom video chatting, such as a debate between two classes on a particular subject, can help students learn in a quicker manner and help them understand the topic at a higher degree. The use of iPads early on in elementary school and the introduction to computers that many children don’t receive would be beneficial later on in life. In today’s society, technology is used extensively in the workforce. Having the proper up-to-date technology can help the student better succeed and stay on top of the growing world. Utilization of technology will now prepare students for a better future. Schools should provide more ways to use technology in order to prepare students for a better

Most people know the feeling getting in their comfy clothes and sitting down to watch a new episode of their favorite tv show on the laptop. The popcorn laying by ones’s side. Their butter fingers across the keys, while each image is illuminating your face. Their phone is buzzing from the Snapchats. In this generation, people cling to some type of electronic device. “According to the US Department of Education and studies by the National Training and Simulation Association Technology-based instruction can reduce the time students take to reach a learning objective by 30-80%”(ProCon.org). In a classroom, teachers are able to take their class around the world electronically to look at the development of civilizations in Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Latin America. Also, students are able to take virtual trips and collaborate with other students around the world and research in the best libraries

Technology is everywhere, it is involved in almost every part of our culture. It affects how we live, work, play, and most importantly learn. With technology being such a fundamental part of our lives and growing each day, it only makes sense that schools incorporate technology in the classrooms. Even though many people support the use of technology in schools, there are those that have concerns about the effectiveness of technology and whether or not it undermines education to solely prepare students for the workforce. Despite the concerns, technology is being integrated with classroom lessons daily, and proving how beneficial it is for student success.

Technology has developed far quicker in the last fifty years than ever before in the history mankind. It has influenced the way we all live in countless ways including how we learn. In a culture that has become increasingly reliant on technology, it is not shocking that technology has become part of the permanent setting in our schools and classrooms. Technology is changing the landscape of education, modernizing how educators teach, how children learn and how parents contribute in the process. The digital-technology revolution was slow to penetrate the ranks of America's public high schools and slower still to trickle down to the ranks of our elementary institutions. The good news is that high-tech teaching is finally providing a forceful impact to the elementary learning process. Elementary level education is a student’s foundation of their academic period and it is in this stage where technology should be embraced to learn and teach.

As we navigate through the 21st century, technology in the classroom is becoming further predominant. iPads are replacing our textbooks, and we can research any desired topic on our smartphones. The impact that technology has had on today’s schools has been utterly momentous. Educators have now seen firsthand the numerous benefits of technology in the classroom. According to a study by IT Trade Association CompTIA, around 75 percent of educators have come to the conclusion that technology has a positive impact on the education process. Educators have also recognized the significance of developing these technological skills in students so they will be prepared to enter the workforce after they graduate (Cox). By incorporating technology in the classroom, teachers are setting our students up for a successful life outside of school. The increase of technology has even changed how teachers teach along with how

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.

In the past, technology was something that was only used in our homes and by the wealthy. However, this has become a thing of the past. Classrooms have become more interactive and lessons seem to be

Over the last few years it has been no secret that using technology in the classroom, from grades kindergarten to twelfth grade and also in higher education like college, has been a debatable argument. Parents, teachers, and students alike have discussed the possible benefits versus the hazards of classroom technology. Not only referring to the laptops and cellphones many students personally own, but also when referring to the incorporation of tools into the everyday education involvement. We should embrace technology when it helps people learn but not treat it as a substitute for teachers. Technology can be an influential force when conducted by teachers who understand what students need to do their finest. We can’t outsource the human connection at the expense of the learning experience. The world is continually altering the ways we do things at home, work, and in school. The quickness at which technology has advanced over the years plays a huge role in these alterations. From emailing to online courses, computers are certainly significant in our lives, and you can improve the learning process in schools in numerous ways. With the growing acceptance of computer technology, it is vital for everyone to support and encourage computer technology in today’s education.

As we progress through 21st century, technology plays a vital role in our education system and how students are thought in society. The way students are thought are more advance than just reading books, taking notes, completing assignment, essays and so forth. There was a time that education and learning were not possible without teachers, but today has taken on a whole new meaning. Incorporating modern technology in classrooms can better prepare students with technical skills that might be beneficial in their field of study. The digital age has reshaped the way student learn and create. It has become more versatile unlike any other time in history. As any educator knows it is essential to keep students engaged. (Wainwright). Educators must not only understand the changing ways that students are acquiring knowledge and interacting with content but serve as a guide to help them navigate the nuanced challenges of the digital world. (Dawn Wilson). Students today have grown up will technology so school in our society today must modify with the times and adapt to the way students are learning, because technology is a central part of our everyday lives it should be a key aspect in education in order to prepare students for the real world and their future endeavor.

Imagine what schools would look like without all of the technology they have now. No computers, televisions, projectors or smart boards, just a piece of chalk and a black board. Is that the best way of teaching? Or is technology a major factor in the success of students today? According to a local principal “there is a technology gap and the schools must address this concern. It is critical to prepare our students to meet the demands of the 21st century and technology is on the forefront of job development. In order for our students to be successful in the workforce, they must have the skills to utilize technology.” Through multiple in-depth studies, researchers have been able to prove that almost all computer technology has had a positive impact on the students using it. “Technology in Education” says that “Technology is making a significant, positive impact on education” (7) Despite the positive results of the conducted research, some people still believe that the chalkboard is the way that students should be taught and that technology is not the way to go. Going from chalkboards to computers is a big step in education, but it is one necessary to keep up with the world around us. With the use of technology increasing in the work place and at home, it is almost necessary to have it in schools. The exposure that students have to technology has the potential to provide them with a successful education that could not have been provided before. It can use the way the students

The way we teach students in the modern classroom has massively changed throughout the years. One major changing factor is the development and use of technology. Before, classrooms were filled with paper, pencils, crayons, and all things needed to be completely hands on with our education. Now, most classrooms have replaced these things with tablets and laptops and smart boards that students get to spend all day staring at. Technology has the potential to be a great thing for our students, but it is being used to the point that it is no longer helpful.

Students whether they are in kindergarten, high school, or college all value technology, not only in their own personal lives but in their school and when they learn (Swan and Hooft 653). All learners want technology integrated into their schools to make for a more diverse learning experience throughout their schooling. All levels of students want the learnings and lectures to be more challenging, with meaningful instructional activities that require multiple technological aspects (653). Most students do not like the way many teachers are currently trying to integrate technology because the tools and approaches the teachers are using are not the ones that the students use or have found on their own, which are usually simpler and more user friendly (654).

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.

Over time, many have questioned the role of technology in education and instructional teaching because technology in education is a developing field that many researchers are yet to venture into. Since its advent, technology has greatly transformed human life because it has widened the focus within which man operates because of making his efforts easier and attainable. Introducing technology in the education sector has been viewed as a move towards progress because it has greatly transformed a sector that was initially viewed as being conservative. Currently, educational institutions are outdoing each other in matters technology because each wants to be considered progressive. Moreover, with the advent of the digital era, it is expected that educational institutions should be on the forefront in the implementation of technology because most of these institutions provide the hubs that act as the research centers. In addition, university professors and other stakeholders are usually at the center of these innovations, and thus a failure of an uptake of technology in these institutions is a mockery of the view that educational centers are technology hubs (Collins & Halverson, 2009). With this in mind, this paper is aimed at exploring education and instructional technology in the future.