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...
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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:
We have advocated for many years that technology is only a “tool,” and thus a means to an end. In our rationale, a tool is vital and important, but is used to reach an end result. Thus, “curriculum” was the given component, and it was the teacher’s task to determine what tools best facilitated the reaching of the desired end. It now seems to us that this is changing and that technology is now a method of instruction. It is no longer sufficient for an instructional leader to view technology as just another tool in the classroom as it now provides a method for teachers to transcend instruction beyond traditional direct instruction models and more into the social aspect of learning. Technology is no longer an instructional novelty.
In this essay, the author
Argues that technology has transcended itself from merely being a tool to being the common vector (a path), itself.
Argues that technology is the quintessential factor for the values of 21st century learners.
Opines that the best models of technology integration are those that do things that cannot be done with anything else except technology.
Opines that technology is no longer an instructional novelty, but a method of instruction.
Explains that it facilitates the bonding process of teachers to students. it is compact, cheap, portable, accessible, easy to facilitate, manage or maintain, and free of bugs or faults.
Explains that new technologies have resulted in the recognition of new forms of learning, including digital cognoscenti, sophisticates, and digital connoisseurs.
Explains how the digital age stupefies young americans and jeopardizes their future.
Technology is used throughout the United States, whether it is good or a bad thing we all have our own point of view. Technology may be easier and faster, but reduces the employment rate, makes Americans to less likely find a job, unemployment rates go down with technology but makes education not worth it, and makes American’s anti-social when it comes to the social work force. Technology does have their pros to it, but it can only go so far without needing a person’s help. Technology can help the productivity go up.
In this essay, the author
Opines that technology is used throughout the united states, whether it is good or a bad thing, but it reduces the employment rate, makes americans less likely to find jobs, and makes american’s anti-social when it comes to social work.
Explains that technology can produce more products to the employers, and can work faster than average american’s. technology reduces the number of jobs and careers in america.
Describes the socialist labor party of america, karl marx, daniel deleon, de leonists, socialist industrial unionism and labor unions.
Analyzes how technology has left americans without a job. capitalism has turned these technological marvels into so many means of destroying jobs.
One of the main points that Clive Thompson poses. Is that technology should be used as a tool. He brings up as an example the most strategic and tactically driven
In this essay, the author
Explains how computers and technology have been an integral part of our lives, such as the way we drive and learn. clive thompsons' essay "smarter than you think how technology is changing our minds for the better" discusses how it improves the mental cognition of human beings.
Analyzes how clive thompson argues that technology should be used as a tool in the most strategic and tactically driven game of all chess.
Analyzes how clive thompson believes that humans are becoming more like computers in the sense that they are able to store more information.
Analyzes how clive thompson discusses the positive trend of technology in our culture.
Analyzes how clive thompson talks about how technology speeds things up in our daily lives and how the skills we try to learn can be less strenuous to obtain.
Explains clive thompson's belief that technology is a positive tool for our minds, it can greatly increase our mental cognition and that using computers are progressing applications and human life.
With this paper I am striving to talk about technology in a classroom setting. I aim to talk about how technology can be positive as well as negative in the classroom. Personally, technology can bring so many creative options in the classroom but can be a set back when there is a misunderstanding in how to use it properly. Within a classroom setting, there should be a variety of learning so every student can find what suits his or her learning best. I will be making sure to cover both sides to this argument.
In this essay, the author
Aims to talk about how technology can be positive as well as negative in a classroom setting.
Opines that technology has positive outcomes when used properly, but if a teacher does not have the capability in the use of technology, there can be negative outcomes.
Analyzes how the cipa (children’s internet protection act) provides that schools may not receive funds unless they have in place a policy of internet safety.
Opines that computers, ipads, apps, internet, and smart boards are there to assist with learning, not to do the educating.
In preparing 21st-century students for life beyond the classroom, educators must reevaluate what and how they teach and tailor this to the individual needs of the student. Educators must bring technology into learning to engage, motivate, and inspire their students become achievers (Spires, Lee, Turner, & Johnson, 2008). Indeed this is happening now, a lot more technology is utilized with classroom instruction, and teachers are being encouraged to use instructional technology in their lessons (Ayas, 2006; Yucel, Acun, Tarman, & Mete, 2010).
In this essay, the author
Opines that educators must reevaluate what and how they teach and tailor this to the individual needs of the student. educators must bring technology into learning to engage, motivate, and inspire their students become achievers.
Opines that technology can improve learning by making learning more interesting, enjoyable, and interactive.
Explains the office of educational technology, u.s. department of education (2010), that teachers must provide engaging, powerful and meaningful learning experiences through the use of instructional technology.
Explains that technology is customizable and motivating to students; it helps to expand their learning experiences. instructional technology can assist teachers in assessing individual student strengths, weaknesses and needs.
Opines that technology plays a dual role as facilitator and an intermediate form of literacy.
Explains that technology improves knowledge, skills, and learning. in the hands of administrators and teachers technology can be used as an important tool to monitor the progress of remedial learners.
Robert Hart. “Technology - a dangerous dependency?" The Cambridge Student 2013. Date of Posting/Revision. 3-24-2014< http://www.tcs.cam.ac.uk/comment/0025783-technology-a-dangerous-dependency.html>.
In this essay, the author
Opines that technology is negatively impacting the younger generation by demolishing mindfulness and creating a sense of laziness.
Explains that apple releases a new phone every year, encouraging consumers to ditch their year old phone for an upgrade.
Opines that society leans on technology's shoulder, and when it fails, we also fall.
Analyzes how a high school teacher challenged their class to practice being mindful by asking them to peel an orange, smell it, feel it and taste it. it was difficult to experience the orange without thinking about other things.
Cites kirschner's 7 signs we are too dependent on technology.
Analyzes kelsea burns' article, "teens are too dependent on technology." green pride. robert hart. "technology - a dangerous dependency."
In today's world people can't imagine their life without technology. Technology is resource that’s helping people all around the world by making their work easier and faster. The technology sector has brought many advancements, especially in schools. It helps children gather information online instead of using heavy books to find simple information. Which helps prevent heavy backpacks. "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'' Said wonderfully by Neil Armstrong. Which means that this is a small step for mankind but a big step for humanity, and all of this was possible using technology, it helped astronauts reach to the moon.
In this essay, the author
Explains that technology is helping people around the world by making their work easier and faster. it helps children gather information online instead of using heavy books to find simple information.
Opines that technology is essential to smooth living for people and is helping them live their life with more luxury.
...it is important that the technological tools available to us are used in a meaningful way. A dialogue must be started if America has any interest in changing the way contemporary technologies are used and consequently perceived. Technology is not a panacea, it is a tool, and when used correctly it can aid humanity in unbelievable ways.
In this essay, the author
Argues that the current application of the media is an obstruction to progress. deresiewicz and postman argue that dominant technologies have negative cultural and social influences.
Analyzes postman's use of negative connotations to describe the evolution of education, stating that technological advances have given civilization the opportunity to revolutionize their lives.
Argues that while the arguments of both authors are reasonable, they both criticize the technologies in an imbalanced way.
Opines that if society were to be held accountable for their habits, it would be feasible that our use of the internet and television watching routines would not be so excessive and meaningless.
Opines that technology is taking away privacy and concentration, but it is also removing our ability to be alone. the fear of missing out is not the fault of the internet or social media.
Analyzes how deresiewicz relies heavily on his own experiences as a professor at yale to make his argument.
Opines that technology is a tool, and when used correctly, it can aid humanity in unbelievable ways.
Analyzes ashikmlakonja's online clip, "neil postman we are amusing ourselves to death part i & ii, dec 1985."
Explains deresiewicz, william, and april lidinsky. from inquiry to academic writing: a text and reader.
Explains postman, neil, and april lidinsky. from inquiry to academic writing: a text and reader.
Technology in the Classroom
Over the years many new technologies have been key factors in the process of learning. Fifty years ago when someone would need to research a subject the only sources were books and classes, when someone needed to do a math problem they had their brain, paper or an abacus to use, and interpersonal communication was limited to how loud you could talk, how detailed a letter you could write, or how long you could afford to pay for long distance phone calls. Now we have the calculator, internet, and computer that help children, as well as adults, learn faster and easier. The assistance of these technologies has helped to further research beyond what many thought possible. Due to these recent advancements, time is less of a problem: humans have been able to accomplish more now than in the past in a shorter period of time.
In this essay, the author
Explains that new technologies have been key factors in the process of learning, such as the calculator, internet, and computer, which help children and adults learn faster and easier.
Explains that texas instruments developed the first pocket calculator in 1965 and the "cal-tech" in 1967. the first "hand-held" calculator was sold in 1970.
Explains that computers have gone through tremendous changes over the past decades, such as the introduction of the first commercial computer in 1960, and the development of floppy disks in the 1990s.
Explains the development of the internet, from the 1960s to the present day.
Explains that zakon, robert h'obbes'. hobbes’ internet timeline v6.1. retrieved december 3, 2003, website: ww.zakon.org/robert/internet/timeline
Explains that the internet has many uses in the us public education system.
Cites barnett, harwood, keating, thomas, and julia for using emerging technologies to help bridge the gap between university theory and classroom practice.