Technology and Education
Introduction
Can you imagine a classroom so technologically advanced that every student had access to flat-screen computers, palm pilots, high-tech laboratories, electronic toys, laptops, video games, on-line class sessions and help, chat rooms, and other emerging technologies? Wouldn't it be fun to learn in that type of an environment! Essentially, the purpose of this research paper is to explore and evaluate how public education effectively incorporates use of these and other advances in technology to meet classroom demands with innovative technique. I begin by examining how schools have used technology in the past in order to gain insight from where we have come. Secondly, I investigate how today's technology shapes an effective learning environment for students in order to better understand where we are now. Lastly, I will gaze into the looking glass and determine where we might be in the future of education and what role technology, teachers, parents, and schools will play. It is projected by futurists that by the year 2020 we will be able to enter information into a computer simply through “direct brain wave input.” (Withrow, 2000, p.1) Will you take time to stop and consider how this and other radical developments in technology will effect education?
Yesterday’s Eulogy
First things first, let us get an overview of technological developments from the past.
That’s right, literally back to the drawing board with the invention of the chalkboard in 1841(PBS, 2000). This instructional tool is so fundamentally important that teachers still use it today. I do not know of one classroom that doesn’t have a chalkboard, or some piece of equipment that functions as a chalkboard. And I canno...
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.... Journal of Biological Education, 36, 135-137. Retrieved December 4, 2002 from ERIC(EBSCO)
This full-text article demonstrates how to incorporate information and communication technology (ICT) with 12 and 13 year olds by using the internet.
Tinker, B. (1996) The whole world in their hands. Retrieved November 13, 2002 from http://www.ed.gov/Technology/Futures/tinker.html
This lengthy article is extremely informational regarding how technology, specifically information will effect education.
Trott, A. (1980). Aspects of educational technology volume XIV: educational technology to theyear 2000. New York: Nichols Publishing Company.
This book demonstrates the problems taken on by developing technologies and the implications in the school systems.It gives in depth explanations of the history, problem, and proposed solution to these learner issues.
Sports provide a multitude of subtleties when it comes to the augmentation by improving the physical and mental health of individuals and the incorporation of social classes. The idea of “winning” in sports serves as a prime example of success. A highly valued commodity which often results in elitism and superiority is often displayed during the long and grinding seasons of multiple sports. The world of sports affords us the opportunity to gain vital insight into the sensitive issues of racism, sexism, and classism. Throughout history there have been multiple examples of how the sports world has changed micro to macro societies to change the ways of their lives.
Myanmar (Burma) is located west of China and bordered by the Bay of Bengal. The main culture living there is the Burmese. The Burmese are considered Buddhist until later on when some became Christians. This first created an issue was in 1962 when the military did not think it was right for any religion, except for Buddhist, to be in Burma (World Without Genocide 1). The government was soon informed about it but didn’t do anything to stop it. They actually encouraged it. Instead of kicking people out or getting them to move, the military would kill of non-Buddhist citizens (World Without Genocide 1). This is considered a religious genocide because the victims are people of a certain religion. The two main groups that are targeted right now are the Karen and non-Buddhist Burmese. Instead of forcing people out, the Burmese military would destroy homes, villages, and burn people alive (Rally against Genocide of Muslims in Myanmar 1). Obviously not many other places think that this is okay. The United States and the European Union were two groups who tried to help stop the conflict. Both of them stopped giving supplies and weapons for the military to use (Shelton 1). However, this still did not stop the military from attacking innocent citizens. Many would guess that the military did not ...
The behavior among juveniles and family problems among their homes is a major issue at hand in our society today. According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (2010), in the year 2010, 784 juveniles were arrested for murder, 2,198 for rape, and 35,001 for aggravated assault. The amount of juveniles being involved in violent crimes is very detrimental to all aspects of our society, but environmental factors are a major component of this issue that needs to be analyzed. The question is then is how does instability and turmoil within the family affect the rate of juvenile delinquency amount youth. Dysfunction within the family, negative peer pressure and substance abuse all influence the behavior and action of youth ages persons. All of these factors contribute to the possibility of a youth aged child to becoming a juvenile delinquent. Not all youths that have these different situations occurring in their childhood become involved in criminal activities, but they increase the chances. Children are affected at young ages and the things that they face in life and they way they act are vital in the path that they choose to follow in life.
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 society filled with people that strongly believe that sports is an industry that is removed and immune from the ills of the world—racism. Many fans and spectators of sports, such as baseball, basketball, football, and many other sports that include players of different races and ethnicities considers that racism is a thing of the past because of the inclusion and acceptance of all races in different sports. However, the misconception of living in a post-racial (colorblind) world is prevalent. Even though racial discrimination in sports and society in general, are not overt as in the past, racism continues to plague the industry. Regardless of fans and spectators wanting to ignore the racial biases and discrimination in the sports industry,
According the Rogers (2013), there are causal factors at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels that can lead youth to engage in delinquent activity. At the micro level, the factors that predict delinquency involve: being male, low educational achievement, low impulse control, childhood aggression, antisocial behavior, and hyperactivity. At the mezzo level, family conflict, lack of family support and appropriate discipline, and negative peer pressure can be risk factors for juvenile. On a macro level, youth that live in poverty or in high-crime urban neighborhoods, and are exposed to violence at home and in their neighborhoods, have a higher risk of engaging in delinquent behaviors. Many poor urban communities often lack adequate schools, which can lead to poor academic performance and students disconnecting from
"Research Center: Technology in Education." Education Week American Education News Site of Record. Web. 19 Nov. 2011. .
Image a school with laptops available to each student to complete their class notes, teachers who are able to help their students through the screens of their computer, children who are excited to learn about numbers with the help of cute, animated characters. With the endless advancement of today’s technology, schools across the world have begun integrating various technology into their curriculum. These devices have the potential to greatly impact students in their learning. When a school opts to use technology in a school setting, the most important factors they should take into consideration are the benefits of using technological devices, the effectiveness of technology used
The twenty-first century has arrived, and it has brought some of the most advanced computing technologies into the classroom; this leaves us with a very important question, do we really need technology, such as iPads or computers, implemented in our learning plans? As a student that has taken entire courses on iPads or computers, I can tell you that the former is not the case. There are plenty of reasons to teach about technological advances in each individual field of learning, but, more often than not, technology is unreliable and distracting for students. Not to mention that methods of maintenance rehearsal, like taking notes by hand, are more effective for recollection of information than staring into a screen. The bottom line is, using technology as a tool for education in the classroom is not necessary because it can inhibit the way students learn material.
Wright, Vivian H. and Elizabeth K. Wilson. "Teacher’s Use of Technology: Lessons Learned from the Teacher Education Program to the Classroom." 20.2 (2011): 48-58. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.
Do you ever think about how much technology has changed the way we work, learn, play, and even think? Technology is a major beneficiary to society; especially in the classroom where we get the opportunity to learn and grow. In recent years, schools have begun implementing tablets and other devices in the classroom to better student’s education. The use of technology in the classroom provides more of a personalized learning experience and gives students a widespread availability to engage in learning. Technology is necessary in today’s modern globe, it is basically “the pen and paper of our time and the lens through which we experience much of our world” (Warlick, 2013). Technology is not just considered the “internet”, it is so much greater than that. Overall, it enhances the quality of education and engages students deeper than ever before. With all the significant gains, why would people argue that technology hinders students more than it helps? Critics may try to repute the use of technology in the classroom but I believe what really matters “is the way we use it, the context that we use it in, and the learners who we use it for” (Chong, 2012).
Technology has rapidly changed over the years and has expanded our infrastructure greatly. In particular, as technology advances the education system adapts to the many changes. The world of technology brings about many new improvements and shows no sign of slowing down. Many people spend their day to day lives utilizing the great aspects of technology doing almost anything imaginable. Through technology teachers and students can connect and expound upon the many fields of education. Technology is an ever growing aid in education that has increased awareness, communication, and accessibility. How is technology shaping education? The uses of mobile devices and applications have shown a great influence in the education system.
Modern technology has made it so much easier to obtain educational information for classroom or homework assignments. It offers educational games that stimulate the brain and help children who have difficulties focusing on traditional teaching and learning procedures. College students are even taking advantage of online courses that many colleges are offering as an alternative to physically attending classes. Advances in technology and computers will continue to play an important role in education for many generations to come.
Technology affects every aspect of our lives. From romance to business, it has shown its presence everywhere. But technology has had a huge impact on education that cannot be denied, and has done nothing but improve the quality and quantity of education.
Technology in education is a touchy subject in the United States. Many parents believe that technology will only hurt their child in future, while some believe that technology will help their child. Parents have to be open and must allow themselves, to see what is happening before they make their decision.