The Impact Of Technology In The Classroom

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Technology in the Classroom is Taking Over Today! In the classrooms today, teachers are integrating more modern technology devices on a daily basis, such as iPad 's, laptops and interactive overheads. Textbooks, paper and pencils are slowly becoming obsolete in the educational systems. Technology can inhibit students from learning and can seriously affect their academic performance. In an article, “The Impact of Technology on the Developing Child,” it spoke about how technology is impacting the development of children today. It stated: “The impact of rapidly advancing technology on the developing child has seen an increase of physical, psychological and behavior disorders that the health and education systems are just beginning to detect, much less understand (Rowan).” The schools should be able to use technology in some capacity, but not in place of teaching …show more content…

Teachers don’t have to carry around a lot of books and notes, because they are able to have everything on a laptop or iPad. Also, they can easily make lesson plans, access the curriculum and monitor the students’ progress. Teachers can customize lessons for each student’s individual needs and learning type using certain apps (Skillip). I learned this when I was in an annual ARD (Admission, Review and Dismissal) meeting for my son, everything was done electronically, and all notes were taken on iPad 's and laptops. They were able to share their lesson plans and his IEP with each other and email me a copy right after the meeting. There was no paperwork to be filed. I know kids can benefit from the technology, when used in a controlled environment. I have seen my daughter improve in her spelling, and on her weekly test due to a spelling app that was given to her through the school. It helps her learn how to pronounce and spell the word, and it will not allow her to move on until she gets a

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