The Negative Effects Of Technology On Education

Modern technology has penetrated every aspect of our lives and made great impacts on our daily activities, especially in the area of education. The continuous infusion of technology in education has become an unchangeable tendency. Given the increased use of technology in education, much research has been done on the value of technology in education. However, none of the studies have answered all of the questions that are essential to determining whether continuous infusion of new technologies in education can improve the quality of education. Since a clear answer to this question is vital to help educational organizations to make decisions on how much

Remember that scary, grotesque, evil monster we were all scared of when we were younger? Well, it's alive, we just can't see it, and it's called technology. As we all know, technology is changing and evolving every day; but it's almost as if the technology is taking over the minds of our future generation. Schools are incorporating technology into learning more and more all the time. Every month there is a new phone, tablet, television, laptop and even thousands of websites. These devices can come in handy and can be helpful, but they almost are consuming everyone's mind and minimizing critical thinking. Many of technology users are children or young adults. Although the use of technology in education can have some positive results, it has more negative effects that are affecting students.

Incorporation of technology into everyday lives nudged society into a position where our world is focused on electronics. The educational system values the benefits of this convenient improvement, but some studies deny that fact. Societal benefits seem to outweigh the negative effects of technology; despite what is presented in media, these benefits could also hurt the child through a withdrawal of socialization and individual thought. Many scientists support their viewpoint through observations, yet remain biased on the conclusions they release to the public. This obtrusive inspection on the impact of technology changes the judgement that each person has. Although people who read these studies have a strong opinion, they do not particularly change their beliefs on the topic. Interpretation of the effects of technology on education remains diversified across the country, and those who use it stand firmly with their opinion.

In addition innovation is enhanced with technology usage. Students have been shown being creative in many different aspects using technology. Whether it is making interactive posters, just initiating conversation while using technology with classmates or working in groups using technology. In the Cleyments and Sarama article Young Children and Technology: What Does the Research Say it is mentioned that students language activity while using the computer is almost double what it is with any other activity. This article also mentions that students are using computers as a catalyst for positive interactions with classmates. This article states that students displayed positive emotions while working together with the computer. It also mentions that when

“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots” -Albert Einstein. Today’s day and age has produced, and still produces, some of the most intelligent people who have created and thought of the machines and theories that have forever changed life itself. With the creation of things such as computers, cell phones, television, and more, communication between people has never been easier, or so one would think. One popular interpretation of the quote describes the use of the term “idiots” by stating that with the decline of social interaction, through technological advancements, people are no longer able to communicate and interpret situations in a proper way. Throughout time

Despite the usefulness of technology in schools, it has also brought down academic performance and grades. According to Text 4, current technology has made people “… increasingly engrossed in games and surfing the Internet, finding an easy outlet for what he describes as an inclination to procrastinate” (8). Technology has brought more distractions which are turning attention away from academics. As

On a daily basis, both businesses and individuals rely on technology. It cannot be denied that technology has become part of our everyday life. As individuals, we all depend on technology, either for education, health purposes, transportation, communication, romantic relationships, and/or business growth . It is impossible to explore how each advancement in technology has impacted our lives as well as how it will impact the future, but we can briefly explore the major advancements. Technology impacts the environment, people individually, and the society as a whole.

Over the past few years, education has grown rapidly with the implementation of new technologies, but this growth has been witnessed in both positive and negative ways. When one uses the term ‘technology’, a good number of people automatically think of computers. However, the use of technology in the education sector depends on how new inventions are incorporated into institutions of higher learning. Students are no longer required to use their brains; instead they are taught how to memorize things using alternate sources such as: computers and calculators (Duderstadt et.al 09).

Although many people believe that the internet is making people smarter, better workers, and more focused, is a major misconception. Nicholas Carr, a writer about technology and culture, proves this wrong in his book The Shallows. Where he explains the negative effects of the internet, and how it is changing the way people think and process information. He explains this information by interviewing people who study in neuroscience, and by getting the opinion of other people such as bloggers who blog about technology and how it is affecting them. The internet is making people dumber, less focused, and rerouting people’s brains to think in another way.

Bill Cox once said, “Technology should improve your life, not control it.” In the advancing world of technology, it is believed that our lives are becoming simpler to control. Technology is the most addictive thing, second to drugs and alcohol, that can ruin a teenager’s life. With the age of technology growing rapidly, the minds of teenagers are constantly evolving to control whatever Iphone, Ipad, or computer is around. The idea of conversation and connection in the real world seems to be lacking, not only in the home, but in the schools as well.

Some Evidence suggests that there are far-reaching effects of technology on the education of young children. It is important for children to be prepared for the course that technological advancements have taken. Technology and the internet have been integrated into daily life, and are dominant in education. New technologies are important for early childhood educators if they are to prepare students for the technological world. Some research even suggest a potential beneficial linkage between ICT usage and student learning achievement.

As each day goes by, the world continues to invent new ways to use and enjoy technology. Humans live in a society where there’s a television in every restaurant, a computer in every classroom, and smartphone in every person’s hand. This new rise of technology affects all types of people, especially young children. Teachers and educators all around the world embrace technology because they believe that children gain academic benefits from it, leading to a smarter and more educated world. While having access to screen time as a young child can help them sharpen their brain skills, many parents know that the harms outweighs the benefits. They know that an extended amount of screen time leads to physical and psychological damage in their children, all while impairing their social skill and actually decreasing academic performance.

Humans as mostly progressive beings continue to evolve, constantly feeling the urge to rise to the apex versions of themselves. However, will humans rise only to fall? Well, there are both sides to everything and the possibility of technology bringing society to its knees has sparked a lot of controversies. Though the use of technology comes with some negative effect like students being distracted, I wholeheartedly agree that humans should embrace and advocate for the use and advancement of technology in schools. Technologies not only create a better environment for students in terms of their academics, but it also helps control the risk of plagiarism in school. At the end of the day, the positive effect of technology in education outweighs the negative effect. The day to day lives of students is made easier by technologies.

Diverse researches contributed to detect the impact of technology on education and revealed reactions for both students and teachers of using technology in classroom.

Technology-based learning (TBL) constitutes learning via electronic technology, including the Internet, intranets, satellite broadcasts, audio and video conferencing, bulletin boards, chat rooms, webcasts, and CD-ROM. TBL also encompasses related terms, such as online learning and web-based learning that only include learning that occurs via the Internet, and computer based learning that is restricted to learning through the use of computers. E-learning is synonymous with TBL and has largely replaced it in scholarship and industry as the term of choice.