Use of Technology in Education

This self-teaching method of the future will interest many high schoolers and cause many positive decisions pertaining to whether or not they will attend college. Birkerts states, “The fate of the book must be considered side by side with the fate of the electronic chip and screen based technologies”(p.479). Just as he explains, through increases in technology, students will all have access to computerized testing, and this luxury will be more convenient for both teachers and students. Teachers will be able to post tests and daily assignments over the Internet. This will be another luxury for students in the future.

Computers will help students to receive learning material in an efficient way. Computers will allow students to accomplish more work using quick research and will allow for increased learning during the students’ education. Computers will allow students to prepare for the new way of life in which computers will be used in every profession. The computer has an endless supply of possible education aids. Students will be able to research any topic over the computer and the Internet.

With the distance learning older people who have to work can now get educated in there own home on there own time. Also with the Internet students can research many verities of subjects in a short amount of time. New software makes learning easy for even the youngest of grades. Computers in the classroom are a vital and necessary component to making a students education enjoyable and educational. Today’s schools are getting better equipped with technology.

This allow for more in class research assignment to be used. The modern work field is requiring more familiarity with technology, teaching kids how too properly use online resources and technology can benefit them when they are placed in jobs that require the use of technology. The use of online gradebooks and assignment planners help students that miss school get needed work and keep their grades in checked. The capabilities of the Internet today are unending, and offer many positive benefits to a student. A person can log onto a search engine and enter any topic that they want to learn more about.

A few years ago education has been provided in classroom worldwide however there has been a modification to the quality technique of classroom learning with the advancements in technology. Technology is a huge step for the education of today`s student. Internet is a huge source of information of every kind and it can be useful for us in all different studies. It’s become a great tool in helping students in their education. It’s an excellent impact on the pedagogy of nowadays and an educator may get plenty of knowledge regarding their subject additionally as numerous techniques within the teaching via the web.

The author’s Evinger and Cook explain that having a computer in the hands of every student and the means of linking to the internet makes it possible for teachers to take full advantage of the resources of the internet to enrich education (Point: Laptops Are…). If a student can go on the internet than it will benefit both the students and the teachers, they are able to have multiple resources. In order to enrich learning schools are making sure that their students have access to the internet. In order for a student to have a great education for the future they need some type of internet access. Schools giving their students a laptop will make their learning easier.

Teachers are able to use projectors, computers, iPad’s, and more! Because of this new technology, high school teachers able are to teach their students in a new, positive way in which students actually excited to learn. Technological developments have had an impact on high school teachers and people’s lives. Did you know that in between the years 1997 and 2007, computers were brought into the school? Teachers that have computers in the classroom not only benefit the students, but the teachers too.

During the middle school years using computers are a great way to get students excited about learning. It has even become mandatory as one of the NCTM (National Council for Teachers of Mathematics) standards. The technology principle states that technology helps students to fully understand mathematical concepts (Principles 25). They are great tools for any type of learner. The hands on experience helps the students to remember the concepts because they have something visual to reference (impact).

Interactive games and simulations can now be found that give students a valuable visual representation of a place, how something works, or an experiment. Also, students can now take what the teachers have taught them in class and practice their skills and stuffy their facts on the computer. With this convenience, students are now performing better on standardized tests than ever before because they are able to practice the subjects in a fun way. [1] Student’s research will also change because instead of using books for references, students will use the internet that does not always contain as many reliable sources. A student with access to the internet is often times more eager to learn and does further research on a topic that interests them because it is within reach in seconds.

Sharp stated that one generalization from all the research studies we can make is that the computer does motivate students. This generalization did motivate me to work hard in this course so that I could seamlessly integrate more technology tools in my classes. Technology will definitely play an increasingly important role in my future classroom. It will be part of my everyday class. Another general... ... middle of paper ... ...echnology into my every day class.