Students attending urban schools are becoming more aware of their limitations and disadvantages in utilizing their resources. They display discouragement in their academic performance and are unable to maximize their potential to succeed. The students depend on the school’s computers or laptops to complete their assignments or access information. When students are unable to access or complete their homework online, they lack interest in finishing their assignments. In class, when the teacher is reviewing the homework, students that did not complete the homework are disengaged from the lesson. During our internship experience, we witnessed disengaged students because they struggle to comprehend the lesson. While the teacher is reviewing the …show more content…
Our experience at internship initiated the feeling of aggravation and furiousness. We are both located at sites where the usage of technology is limited. The students are reprimanded when they did not complete an assignment that requires the Internet. We asked each other, how are these students given online assignments and the school does not offer digital devices to students? There are no computer labs, limited access to computer labs, or a few computers available in the first place. In Technology Integration and Urban Schools: Implications for Instructional Practices it states, “amidst the euphoria and craze over the power and potential of educational technology to transform the way students learn, communicate, and the ways in which societies function, there is an increasing debate as to who has access and the consequences of that access. This debate has serious implications for classroom instruction, specifically for teachers and students who work and learn in the low Social Economic Status (SES) school contexts. Students from higher income families have been found to use computers in school and in their homes more frequently than students from economically disadvantaged families” (Keengwe & Kidd, 2010). According to this statement, to have a truly equal education system means to provide according to what a school needs. This will not be the same for every school. We felt confused because we understood that some of the student’s family cannot afford computers, or laptops and relied on the school to provide these technology devices for they child. From our perspective, the school ought to be mindful of their student’s
Many students become more disengaged from school as they progress from elementary to middle to high school. It is estimated that 40 to 60% of urban, suburban and rural high school students become disengaged from school (Weissberg, Taylor, Schellinger, Payton, Dymicki and Durlak, 2008). Approximately 30% of high school students participate in high risk behaviors, such as; drug use, sex, violence and depression (Weissberg, Taylor, Schellinger, Payton, Pachan, Dymic...
I was surprised to learn that students from both the U.S. and abroad agreed that American schools had more technology. I think of Japan and Hong Kong as being very technologically advanced and did not expect to have more than them. Ripley reports that “the United States invests more heavily in technology in classrooms than even high-performing countries.” This result opens an interesting debate of whether technology advances student learning. In my high school, we had a one-for-one policy, meaning each student in grades 9-12 received a district-owned laptop. The laptops did indeed increase student learning, but for reasons other than what the school board wants to think. The laptops provided every student with a means to complete their homework. There were no more excuses of “My printer broke!” or “My Wi-Fi connection was down!” Each student was expected to download the assignment while at school, where the Wi-Fi was guaranteed. Then, the work could be completed at home and turned in during the next class session. The laptops provided accountability for all the students, but did not ‘enhance classroom lessons’, as was the intention. The school board liked to believe that the technology would increase interactivity in classrooms and open new doors for learning, but that interactivity that was discussed in board meetings was nonexistent in practicality. In addition, they tended to waste time. We would spend the
students do not learn the same way as their peers. We have to modify and try to explain things to
The world’s technology advancements are quickly developing, thus, unquestionably, contributing to the extraordinary benefits obtained by students, parents, and educators. Students are provided an enhanced understanding of diverse subjects due to presentations, use of the Internet, and various programs, assisting them with projects, homework, tests, or merely general interest. Classroom computer use is certainly beneficial to parents as well. If a student does not have computer access at home to complete a project or essay, it could easily be completed on the classroom’s computer. This avoids any conflicts that may arise from families that do not have access to a personal computer. Teachers are able to easily compose a multimedia presentation to, not only help teach the class, but also to assist the pupils while taking notes and ensuring their understanding of the topic.
The Texas Board of Education has attempted to provide 3.7 million students with a laptop. According to a study, schools in the U.S. spend more than 5 billion dollars a year on computers; all computers are meant to be provided to students and teachers. This study has also concluded that computers have no significant effect on student achievement (i.e. grades and outcomes) (Fairlie and Robinson 211-14). This is consistent with what is said in “Floppy Disk Fallacies”; there is no correlation between achievement and computer usage. Students may earn higher grades if they are effectively taught by a teacher. Regarding computer usage, students are using their computers to play games, watch television, and to do homework. Students use their computers less in the classrooms and more outside or at home (Aziz, Khan, and Singh 209). Using computers in a classroom will influence the behavior of most students by encouraging them to use their phones and laptops as a way to spend all of their
The United States has long been known as a "melting pot" and that title has never been truer, as diversity is at a record high with Hispanics/Latinos dominating as the largest minority population in the country. Today students are facing difficult situations that sometimes causes them to dropout of school. This is mainly caused because of the economical struggle, the new language, different lifestyle, and the high expectations of the country. In order to put an end to this problem, parents have to be educated about how to support their kids academically.
Education is an integral part of society, school helps children learn social norms as well as teach them how to be successful adults. The school systems in United States, however are failing their students. In the world as a whole, the United States is quickly falling behind other countries in important math and reading scores. The United States ranked thirtieth in math on a global scale and twentieth in literacy. This is even more true in more urban, lower socio-economic areas in the United States. These schools have lower test scores and high dropout rates. In Trenton Central High School West, there was an 83% proficiency in literacy and only 49% of the students were proficient in math. Many of these students come from minority backgrounds and are often from low income families. There are many issues surrounding these urban schools. There is a severe lack of proper funding in these districts, and much of the money they do receive is sanctioned for non-crucial things. Schools also need a certain level of individualization with their students, and in many urban classes, this simply does not happen. While there are many factors affecting the low performance of urban schools, the lack of proper funding and distribution of funds, the cultural divide between teachers and students in urban districts, along with the lack of individualization in urban classrooms are crucial reasons to explain the poor performance in these districts. Through a process of teacher lead budget committees and further teacher education, urban schools can be transformed and be better equipped to prepare their students for the global stage.
It is very hard not to realize that technology has overpowered education in many ways. “Technology integration is similar to a tidal wave, growing silently in strength, then falling with an unstoppable roar upon those who paid no attention or showed little interest” (Guhlin, 40). Nowadays, computers are almost considered a necessity in the classroom, and are the main component of technology integration. Computers are being used in more numerous ways, besides only being used for basic word processing. With a simple computer, copious availabilities of technologies can be used in the classroom. “The one thing that is so great about the computer is that it does give a lot of instruction--and you don't need to have hearing to take advantage of it” (Anderson, 12). It’s amazing how one simple screen can provide everlasting opportunity for learning.
Education is important, so it would only make sense that technology would have a huge part in it. When children are born, they are placed into a world that is driven by technology. Parents are now using iPads and cellphones to allow their children to get a head start on learning. Now, by the time children are of age to attend school, they are exceedingly prepared to incorporate technology in their education. With this being said, educational institutions must help students get ready to work in a society that encompasses an extensive amount of technology. According to Sean McCollum, “a handful of school districts…are adapting their use to serve the curriculum.” Many schools are now using whiteboards, laptops, tablets, Smartphones and other
Almost everyone attends a school at one time in their life, whether the classroom includes technology or not. Research shows that technology isn’t used as often as one might think. The article, “High Access and Low Use of Technology in High School Classrooms” illustrates the use of technology by stating that only one in ten elementary and middle school teachers are daily users of computers (Cuban, Kirkpatrick, Peck). Most schools now have classrooms that use technology throughout the entire class time and even at home to do homework. Although some people might agree with the use of technology in class, it is more harmful to the students than useful.
In a rural area just outside of Chicago, 150 students marched at the graduation ceremony. That is a far cry from the 300 students that enrolled as freshman just four years ago. This is not an inner city school, but it is a reminder that there is a crisis in our nation. The high school dropout problem is everywhere. Speakers at graduation ceremonies talk about the aspirations and big dreams of the graduating class. No one ever mentions or notices the bleak futures of their peers who chose to dropout before receiving their diplomas. The reasons for dropping out vary by race, sex and community. Teenagers live in the present moment, never looking too far ahead to realize what the consequences could be if they left high school without a graduating. They have no idea that their opportunities in life will be at risk without a high school diploma.
Technology forms the most vital element of life in the world today. Every aspect of our lives is dominated by technology and its importance in our lives is indispensable. One of the outstanding facts about technology use in schools is its controversial nature. There is no common agreement by stakeholders in technology and educations sectors about the use of technology in schools. There are two different factions, one supporting use of technology as a positive aspect, while the other faction disagrees, citing the detrimental effects of technology in students. However, the use of technology in classrooms catering for children continues to increase, as education develops more interesting ways of enhan...
Argues that we must do more to ensure that computers are fully integrated into all our schools. Suggestion that there is no limit to the possibilities of computers; Topic of distance learning; Ways that the Internet can make schools more effective; Call for schools to develop innovative budgeting to acquire the funds for te...
Our schools have progressed tremendously in the past century.In fact, in the past three decades, we have seen much progression with the use of computers in the classroom.We have gone from one room school houses with one teacher teaching many grades, to schools that may be two stories high or more with many teachers for each grade.More students are in school in today’s society than there...
There is no doubt that technology has changed the world in which we live. The world has been transformed with new advances in technology. This is why it is so important to educate elementary students on technology education. The use of technology in education provides students with technology literacy, information literacy, capacity for life-long learning and other skills necessary for the 21st century workplace. If students are taught how to use laptops to help them in their career now than it can increase productivity in the future. “America is falling from its once prominent position as the world’s leader in technology and science. Technology helps prepare students for a world where they will compete with the best and brightest individuals