preview

Technology and the Positive Affect in the Classroom

opinion Essay
1774 words
1774 words
bookmark

Technology in the classroom is an up and coming technique that has caused controversy among teachers, parents, and experts. Technology has become and could quite possibly forever be a part of every day life and educators now have the option of either fighting it or embracing it. “Technology is killing our work ethic” is a buzzing debate between educators of every grade level and studies around the world are taking place in hopes to “prove” which teaching method would result in benefiting the pupils. According to Hicks (2011), “In today’s educational system technology is inevitable. Technology ultimately boasts many benefits when used in the classroom and can enrich the learning experiences of students” (p. 188). Hicks stating that “technology is inevitable” is a quite bold yet true statement when it comes to the way of life today’s societies. He continues to say “Unlike other fads that have come and gone in the educational arena, technology is here to stay and it is probable that the use of technology in schools will dramatically increase over time” (Hicks, 2011, p. 188). It is true that education has come across various teaching “fads” that either changed teaching in a positive way or may have completely failed and were eliminated. Technology, which has been flourishing since even before the turn of the century, has clearly demonstrated that human life will never exist without it again and that is exactly why educators have the opportunity to enhance their teaching styles and expand the minds of their pupils. The use of technology in the classroom is rather beneficial in elementary classrooms due to the way children are growing up today, at college level courses when properly demonstrated for effective use, and in an overall inc...

... middle of paper ...

...technological options.
I plan to use this in my argument about the success of technological tools in student scores and participation as well as importance in elementary classrooms.
Safar, A. H., & Alkhezzi, F. A. (2013). Beyond computer literacy: technology Integration and curriculum transformation. College Student Journal, 47(4), 614-626.
This study took place in Kuwait in PK-12 classrooms with a control group and experimental group of students. The control group had a traditional classroom setting and the experimental group had a blended learning environment with technology for projects, assignments, and tests. At the end of a year, the blended course outscored the control group in participation and actual grades. The numbers did not lie.
I plan to use this in my argument about the success of technological tools in student scores and participation.

In this essay, the author

  • Opines that technology in the classroom is an up and coming technique that has caused controversy among teachers, parents, and experts.
  • Opines that children can become technologically literate citizens through the exploration of technology in an integrated manner at the primary level.
  • Explains that technology is booming, and if the youth of society is educated in the proper use of technology, not much damage to the education system can be done.
  • Explains that teachers can use modern technologies that students are familiar with to motivate and engage learners. children are introduced to visual learning, and even babies are subjected to technological toys.
  • Argues that technology can change the entire system of elementary education if educators accept it. preparation in elementary school would be just the jump start in training for future endeavors and possibly for technology education in secondary education.
  • Opines that technology can provide countless applications and resources to expand learning inside and outside of the university classroom but it is important to make students aware of what is available to them.
  • Explains that students know i am going to do this on a regular basis.
  • Opines that students should be trained to use responsibly any device that is chosen.
  • Opines that teachers in control of their classroom such as varnado can lead students towards using technology to its highest potential in the classroom.
  • Explains how ipad technology has entered the classroom through devices such as the ipad. students access digital textbooks and resources that contain interactive media and provide immediate feedback.
  • Explains that educators can embrace students' love for electronics with a whole new method of learning compared to two-dimensional textbooks. interactive media allows for active participation in learning.
  • Analyzes how garner and bonds-raacke (2013) experimented with proper technology use in a university classroom compared to the control group. they concluded that the goals of technology integration would be best met by teaching individuals at the university level and through professional development.
  • Explains that using technology in the classroom will cause students to blur the line between "fun time" and "learning time." recent studies show that participation in learning decreases from access to technology during class time.
  • Concludes that the results of this study are cohesive/consistent with the literature presented in this paper. they imply that a blended approach of teaching and learning is endless.
  • Opines that technology and successful integration in the classroom can improve attendance by that much, and test scores and final grades would increase.
  • Argues that the rejection of technology in education has become obsolete and the sky has literally become the limit with the options teachers have in engaging their students.
  • Explains garner, a. m., and bonds-raacke, j.
  • Plans to use this in their argument as to why it is important to educate.
  • Explains goffe, w. l., and sosin, k. teaching with technology: may you live in interesting times.
  • Plans to use this in their argument about the success of technological tools in summary:
  • Describes hicks, s. (2011). technology in today's classroom: are you a tech-savvy teacher?
  • Opines that traditional learning is the only way to embrace it.
  • Explains that they plan to use this in their argument for using technology in the classroom as early as possible.
  • Describes novello, j. m., and pam varnado's experiences in using technology in the classroom.
  • Shares their experience using an ipad to teach and lead a classroom full of ipads.
  • Describes the benefits of educational apps for users.
  • Explains that they plan to use this in their argument as to why it is important to educate students.
  • Analyzes how s stress the reality that the children of this generation are growing up.
  • Explains that they plan to use this in their argument for using technology in the classroom as early as possible.
  • Explains pilgrim, bledsoe, & reily, new technologies in the classroom. delta kappa gamma bulletin.
  • Explains how s emphasize how essential it is for not only the highest potential.
  • Opines that students and teachers should be educated in all that is available to them.
  • Explains that they plan to use this in their argument as to why it is important to educate students.
  • Explains that rafool, sullivan, and al-bataineh integrate technology into the classroom.
  • Opines that the young children have been growing up from birth.
  • Plans to use this in their argument about the success of technological tools in summary:
  • Opines that beyond computer literacy: technology integration and curriculum transformation.
  • Plans to use this in their argument about the success of technological tools in summary:
Get Access