Integrating technology can be a great tool if used properly, however when it is used as an addition instead of to enhance the teaching style and collaboration of the students, it can actually be detrimental.Technology should be used as a way for students to share opinions and ideas in a group setting. It can be used to enhance informative projects and give them flair. Smart boards and Ipads can be used to allow students to physically touch things versus listening to a lecture. This is huge for students that learn better by participating rather than watching. However, poor use of technology does little to no good when it comes to better the quality of the education. Technology that does not allow the students to participate or share their feedback and ideas simply takes on another form of lecture. Lecture style provides nothing that targets the students who learn best by hands on projects and conversation.
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Integrating
technology is important because students need to learn to use different
methods of technology and understand their options for future use
outside of school. Technology will adapt and change throughout their
years in school. By teaching them how to use it from the beginning they
will have the basics down and the adaptations will come easier,
preparing them for future changes. Another reason why technology is so
important is because it creates higher quality education. As a whole,
our society needs better education. We need better teachers and better
resources. Technology can provide what some teachers don't have, and
enhance what they do have.
I
like using technology to participate in large class discussions. When I
have done that it made it easier for me to see the ideas of everyone
else and contribute my thoughts freely. This connects a large class in a
way that cannot be done without technology. It encourages participation
and paves the way for young minds to think and ponder their own
thoughts and opinions. This is a huge step for educators. It should be
taken advantage of everywhere.
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