Technology in the Classroom
Technology is everywhere and used in every part of life. Practically every job
uses some form of technology. It is important for students to learn how to use technology
in order to function in this technology-based country. But it is also extremely important
for students to learn using technology. Technology has the capability of opening all
students eyes to a world of mathematics that they never before could have even began to
imagine or understand.
The U.S Department of Education is developing a plan, The National Education
Technology Plan, to incorporate technology properly into the classroom. The goal of this
plan is to improve student learning and to prepare students for the world we live in today.
The Secretary of Education, Rod Paige, feels that
?America?s prosperity in the 21st century rests largely upon the success of
our education system to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills
needed to thrive in our global economy. As innovation drives economic
growth, it is incumbent upon us to explore innovative means of improving
learning and instruction. Education is no longer limited to our early years;
it is now a life-long pursuit and we need new systems and tools to meet
this need. We are barely scratching the surface of technology?s potential to
transform the way we learn.?
I believe that technology can improve student learning and achievement if used
correctly. It can help students to develop the knowledge and skills Rod Paige discusses.
Understanding key math points is essential to being successful in our world. Technology
can put an image to a word problem, a 3-D shape to an equation, a solution to an
?impossible? example. There are many things technology can do, a...
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so that when my students are sick they aren?t held behind. I feel that parent/teacher
communication is very important, because as a teacher, I cannot follow my students
home and make sure they do their homework. But if a parent sees that their child?s grades
are suffering in the homework section or if they read on the website there is a homework
assignment, then they can make sure their child does his/her homework.
Technology will help me as a teacher in the future and is helping teachers as they
teach now. As technology changes, hopefully I will be able to incorporate new types of
technology into my classroom as needed. Students will also become better learners using
technology as it is beginning to be more and more incorporated into the classroom.
Technology can have a very powerful positive effect on learning as well as teaching.
Technology can enhance class communications by offering many different ways to reach parents and students. The use of different technologies can help teachers to answer student questions as well as continue a class discussion outside of class. This is helpful for both the student and teacher because it allows the teacher to see which students are comprehending the material they are learning.
me that they were to busy and come back after school for help. I would show up to their classroom
Technology plays a very important role in today’s society. Everyone has a smart phone and we crave the latest and greatest televisions, computers, cell phones and tablets. Some of these include iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung Smart watches and the new Google Glass. More and more schools are using technology in their teaching methods including our own one-to-one program at Oxon Hill High School where each student received a Samsung Google Chromebook. Technology should be used in school’s curriculum and instruction because of improved communication, innovations to come and convenience to both the students and the teachers.
Technology is a portion of everyday life. It affects how business is conducted, teaching, learning, and receiving information. Good or bad, everyone uses technology every day. There are many items people have on them on a daily basis, one would be hard pressed to be without. If you were to examine the effect of technology on teaching and learning and acquire an understanding of why technology should be a part of every classroom curriculum, what would the conclusion be? Technology is a great benefit to the classroom, it stimulates our digital generation and allows educators to be more creative with curriculum.
devices in almost every classroom. Technology enhances learning, boosts confidence, and eliminates geographical limitations. Technology enriches learning by being able to come in different forms and do different things. "For lessons traditionally done with a paper and pencil, we now were able to do them in color, with animation, and with more depth and complexity"(McCollum). Teachers are now able to help stu...
teachers in saving a lot of time and effort. The flexibility of using technology provides rich options
Today, if you enter an average elementary classroom you might find a computer cart with twenty or thirty lap tops, all with hook-up to the internet. The teacher usually has either a desk top or lap top computer, sometimes both, for keeping track of important information. Technology has, in many ways, positively impacted the educational field. Michigan has made using technology a necessity. With help from the Freedom to Learn Program, improvements in classroom technology, and special programs used to assist educators, teachers become familiar with the new technology.
When kids get more sleep we don't have that any problem at school, because we are not sleeping in class or because when we have more energy we can learn more. We should be more independent at home or school but a different way. And when we are at school we should be learning things we need to know not thing we need to practice. Because it should be are chose to do extra practice or not. Then also when kids get home family and friend should be able to bond with their kids or friends. Or should be able to just relax and have a little fun before the next day. Homework should be eliminated from
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 of 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. It can cause many distractions, it can be difficult to use and can take away from learning time.
There are several good reasons everyone argues that more and/or better technology be incorporated into our schools, but do they ever consider the arguments of why too much technology in school has a negative impact? They should be if not, i will present them today. Some factors schools should consider when it comes to technology is internet safety, teacher training,budget,distraction and overall the effect it has on younger generations mind.
For the teacher, computer technology can lead to more efficient time management in record keeping and developing lessons plans as well as the ease of conducting any kind of research and communication without having to leave the classroom.
As an educator it is my job to make sure that parents are informed about their child or children. So we can address the matters and attempt to help with whatever is going on. I also feel like it is important for teachers to reach out to parents when things are going good. When a student’s grades change for the positive, I also think contact should be made. I think that teachers should find out what means of communication works best for the parent. Maybe the parent works a lot and can only read an email or take a quick phone call at lunch. As a teacher you have to be flexible for the parents in many
Research shows that children do better in school when parents talk often with teachers and become involved. Kids whose parents interact with teachers usually get higher grades and test scores, develop positive attitudes about school, and are better behaved. Parents and teachers need to communicate on a regular basis, not just at parent/teacher conferences. But sometimes, a parent doesn’t know just how to go about getting involved or how to make that positive connection with the teacher and/or school.
If their child is performing poorly, they should be informed about the problem. Equally important, if their child is excelling in their school work, they should also know about this. Without a proper grading system, this would not be possible. The grading system is designed in a manner that the better an individual does on a specific assignment, the higher a grade the student will receive. A problem that arises is when students are solely focused on receiving a good grade. If they don’t have any other extra goals in addition to a good grade, the student is most likely to cheat ("Students Cheat for Good Grades. Why Not Make the Classroom about Learning and Not Testing?"). This may be an
Technology properly used in the classroom has many advantages to a student’s learning. Technology can help students become more involved in their own learning process, which is not seen in the traditional classroom. It allows them to master basic skills at their own rate rather than being left behind. Teachers and students alike can connect to real life situations by using technology in the classroom; this can also help to prepare students for real world situations. Technology can be used to motivate students as well as to offer more challenging opportunities. It can also be used as a visualization tool to keep students interested in the subject that is being taught. When technology is used effectively, students have the opportunity to develop skills that they may not get without the use of technology (Cleaver, 2011). Assessing and monitoring students is easier on the teacher because of the ability to use technology in the classroom. When technology is used correctly it offers limitless resources to a classroom atmosphere.