Technology Use in the Classroom Danya Palencia Godwork Adem

Education Technology “Education Technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.” (Januszewski & Molenda, 2008, p. 1) “Any tool that can be used to help promote human learning, including – but not limited to – calculators, tablets, Smart Boards, video cameras, digital cameras, MP3 players, Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs), and, of course, the computer.” (Jeremy Posey, Mathematics Coordinator for the National Math and Science Initiative)

Use vs Don’t Use Throughout the years, the use of technology in the classroom has been debated People have different opinions and views on the matter Technology has become incredibly popular Technology is everywhere Many people believe that technology will only benefit classes Some people believe technology will harm students

PROS of using technology in classrooms *Assistance with literacy ( *Experimentation with new methods of teaching *Resources can be more fun and engaging ( *Can facilitate certain tasks (e. g. grading) *Instant access to data *Teaches students life skills (e.g. online etiquette, format, difference between reliable/ unreliable sources) *World full of technology *Students Learn more in less time. *Students will be ready for the workforce (Learning about Word Processor, Spreadsheets, Computer aid-drawing and website development programs.( )

CONS of using technology in classrooms *Can be a distraction *May lead to lack of social interaction *Can reinforce cheating on assignments *Resource accessibility varies between students *Lesson plan process may become more extensive * Technology can sometimes be expensive ( y-in-classroom-has-potential-but-is-expensive/ ) y-in-classroom-has-potential-but-is-expensive/

Types of Technology used in Classroom Students and teachers use a range of digital tools inside and outside the classroom, including projectors connected to computers (97% of teachers report using these); dedicated student workstations (96%); cellphones or smartphones (73%); computer carts (71%); digital cameras (67%).( cons-technology-in-the-classroom/) cons-technology-in-the-classroom/

Academic Improvements using Technology More than 75% of parents said technology had a somewhat positive or very positive impact on their child’s education. Only 3% said it was very negative or somewhat negative. And more than 90% of parents said it was at least somewhat helpful in helping them with their children’s homework. technology-in-the-classroom/ technology-in-the-classroom/

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