Why is Technology Important in K-12 Education?
Marlene Segal
It seems odd to me to write a paper about the importance of technology in education. While there may still be skeptics within the field of education, I would imagine that most people would agree that a technology rich environment enhances a child's education at least to some degree. Even teachers who are reluctant to infuse technology into their lesson plans would have to see the merit of students using technology consistently in classrooms. Most of the recent research articles I've read on technology and classroom learning conclude not only that there is an increase in student achievement in technology rich classroom environments, but also an increase in student
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Furthermore, the internet provides my student with up to date information. Textbooks typically get replaced every ten years or so. Many of the textbooks available in my classroom still show the Soviet Union and East and West Germany. However, because we are a laptop program with wireless internet connection, we're able to keep up with changing world borders. Earlier this semester, as my class started reading The Jungle, I realized I didn't have enough copies of novel to go around. Uh oh… I logged on to the internet and in two minutes had a website which publishes the novel (free of charge!). The site separates the novel into chapters, and with a click on the link to chapter one, off we went to the streets of turn of the century Chicago. Upon further investigation, I discovered that most books that are used in high school literature classes which have a copyright 70 years old or older are published on the internet. The ability to engage students in many different types of activities is another advantage of technology in the classroom. There is an enormous selection of educational software available across all content areas. There is an abundance of software available to download at no cost. I've had students design landscapes, construct
The use of technology in the classroom is an important tool to utilize as an educator. Technology allows for educators to have instant access to a plethora of resources that would not be available if technology was not used in the classroom. Teachers have the ability to plan lessons, create presentations, and have interactive games for students to use as a learning tool through the use of different digital devices. Modern day technology is rapidly advancing and providing teacher with many different tools to use in the classroom to enhance the students learning experience.
Imagine walking into class everyday excited to learn in different ways that does not involve the daily boring routine. A big controversy some teachers have is deciding whether or not our k-12 schools should place a greater focus on integrating technology. Although I could understand how some teachers may disagree with technology being used in class because of all the complications it can bring, I disagree. I think using technology in class can only better students in multiple ways. If schools provided students to more technology in class it can help engage student who have a difficult time enjoying school due to the daily routine teachers have accustomed with out it. Using technology also allows a wide range of uses and forms to reach students of all learning style because as we may all know, not everyone learns the same way. The most important use of technology would be the preparation it gives students for the future. Our technology is only speeding up and expanding daily so the more knowledge students have with it, the easier it will be for them to adapt to the real world.
. . . all it needs is light, a human eye, and a human mind” (2008, ¶ 2). On the other hand, generally speaking, the publishing process for the book is more stringent and credible than online resources. As people realize the fact that the Internet is so open and free that everyone can write anything on the web, a great amount of misleading information have been circulated for perusal around the network. It is a great challenge to distinguish which of them is true or credible; however, information from books is basically, generally believable. One of the reasons for this is that people can easily find out who the author and publisher are of a book. In contrast, an article from a web page may have trouble to prove its credibility. In short, the Internet cannot always provide valuable message and information that respects to intellectual property rights. Therefore, people should keep using book as the chief tool of learning.
As a society, it seems impossible to imagine a world without technology. It has become such a massive part of everyday life for a majority of people. Whether it is used for work, entertainment, social networking, or simply killing time, technology has continued to change, for better or worse, how things are accomplished.
Technology has taken over most of the world in today’s time. It affects people and also affects our jobs. But in some cases it makes jobs easier and better but it can also eliminate them. So that’s why in today’s time people need to choose wisely about what they want to do for a living. So my job that I have chosen and that I’ve kept for the past 2 years is civil engineering and owning my own construction company.
The importance of technology in today’s society is undeniable. Computers are fundamental in our everyday lives and have also contributed to making the world the wonderful global village it is today. Without computers, most things that we take for granted will be impossible. My interest in computer science started when I studied accountancy and business programming in high school in Italy. I was fascinated by how computer engineers had the ability to make life easier for everybody. Systems such as the CCTVs, helping in monitoring the security of individuals in communities, Traffic management systems which are managing the effective control of traffic on our streets, Election monitoring systems which helps in the coalition of our election results have all made social life very easy and other institutions very efficient. These are all systems designed by computer professional in the programming sector. It is with this drive and the impact it makes to the society that I would like to pursue this course. My personal perception has always been trying to simplified processes to make it easy for large number of people. Thus, my interest in system automation is been driven by this interest. As a result of this I have always tried in my own initiative whenever the need arose to put this knowledge at work.
Over the past decades, technology has become a major part of today 's society. Some argue that technology is one of the greatest resources high school classrooms might have. Others argue the opposite.The problem is that the people that argue this do not know that this could actually benefit students learning. People only predict the bad outcomes technology might bring, but they never predict the good outcomes of technology might bring. If technology is used only when there is someone supervising and when the teacher allows technology to be used by students there should be no problem having technology in high school classrooms.
Technology have been a long topic in the 21st century. Since the era of technology have risen exceptionally high, uses of technology have become vital in everyday life. In terms of, checking emails, text messages, and status everyone has done one of those three. Technology has become so advanced that it had exceeded the technology that had put a man on the moon. There is less need to going to physical stores and instead order an item with one click of a button. Technology gave everyone all over the globe to be able to communicate with each other. Technology is going towards a more greater use, because everyday errands have become more simpler to complete, & newly made connections between people.
Humanity has evolved since the beginning of time. We went from using rocks and other objects to create tools that would ensure our survival to producing technologies unimaginable to the human mind. It’s apparent that things are a lot different than they were hundreds of thousands of years ago. Technology is essential to the lives of today’s modern Americans. Because of this, we’ve become so dependent on technology that it controls our day-to-day activities. Try standing still in an open public area and observe what’s going on. Everyone is probably on their cell phones instead of socializing with others or doing anything other than using their devices. People use technology to carry out even the simplest of everyday tasks. Instead of
Many people debate on whether technology affects our lives in a positive or negative way. People use technology everyday for their daily routines; they rely on technology for the simplest things. A majority of schools around the globe use technology to teach their students new information. However, technology started making students and the teachers lazier. The teachers and staff members at Bayless High School have been debating whether the school should participate in “Shut Down Your Screen” Week. This is a national movement where the school does not allow any sort of technology for a week. Bayless should participate in “Shut Down Your Screen” week because technology does not allow students to think freely, it is a distraction, and
Technology, an advancement in science that brought on a new era. It has been used in hospitals to save lives, make cures for diseases and even prolongs one’s life. Technology is used in today’s schools to increase educational capabilities. In today’s world technology feeds, us the information we need when we need it. Our children will learn about these advancements in technology and will use them daily. My children love their technology, and I have supported the use of electronic devices in my home for learning and other purposes, but I know now that I was wrong about all of it. Monitoring toddlers and technology is important to me because technology has potential to affect children’s mental behavior negatively, it decreases the physical
As technology keeps evolving, so should security measures to protect organizations and consumers from natural disasters as well as man made disasters. We live in an age where everything is accessible by a click of a button. Society is definitely getting more dependent on computer and technology for functioning in our every day life. In this age, everything is accessible by a click of a button and can be done online. People can bank online; customers can look for their bank statements and even transfer money online without going inside a bank or interacting with a human. People can check their medical diagnoses as well as contact their primary care doctor online. Tricare has a service called RelayHealth and it allows patients to check their
In today’s fast-paced, computer based society, everything seems to move at the speed of light. Text messages are exchanged in a matter of minutes, emails bring together corporate mergers, phone calls deliver life changing news; it’s nearly impossible to begin to differentiate between what is “high-tech” and what is just a part of everyday life. We have also developed a comfort in knowing things are constantly evolving. Technology is in a constant state of growth and becoming better and with technological developments comes the evolution of our own lifestyles as they continue to be laden with ease. Biologically and socially technology has come to play an unquestionable and vital role in human evolution due to how woven technology and
The advancement of technology can bring about many helpful changes that propel humanity into the future and can help better millions of lives throughout the world. However, technology can also be used in evil ways such as fighting wars, which results in a massive loss of life. Three of these technologies or ways of modern thinking are the factory machines in the gilded age, airplanes and naval advancements in World War 1 and beyond, and the crazy modern thinking that lead to these machines.
“Every once in awhile, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation” New technology is being created every day. It extends the possibilities of the human world. There is always a problem that can be solved by the technology that people brainstorm ideas to solve problems. Without technology, life would be 10 times harder than it already is. Tech is all around us. Every problem can be fixed with tech that is made to fix a problem. Scientists are always using technology to cure diseases and it saves lives. Technology has found cures and treatments for my Lyme Disease and my mother’s cancers. Technology is used to collect blood. It can measure speeds of car and measure things that can’t be measured by normal tools.