In
today’s day and age, technology is becoming more and more necessary in every
day life. Whether you’re driving to work, grocery shopping, or even mowing the
lawn, technology is has most likely changed the way you do things. This is no
different in schools. Why exclude the classroom? Educational technology is
helping and improving the performance of learning by using technological
resources. If used correctly, technology can be a great way to help kids learn!
Educational videos, PowerPoints, and smart boards are just some of the many
great ways technology can be used in the classroom. The use of these can help
teach in the three different learning styles as well. Powerpoints are good for
visual learners; tablets are good for kinesthetic learners and any technology
can be helpful for auditory learners because all they have to do is listen.
A great example of technology in the
classroom comes from my senior year of high school. In the spring, I
volunteered at an elementary school with my friend Caitlin. The class we
volunteered in was learning about the ocean so we put together a jeopardy game
on the computer and projected it onto the whiteboard. The class was split into
groups and they had to take turns choosing the subject and point worth. At the
end, the group with the most points got dum-dum lollipops. The way we used the
technology helped them learn in a fun and interactive way! Technology should be
encouraged in the classroom because it is interactive, fun, and versatile,
however, there are also drawbacks to using technology in the classroom. Depending
on what the students are using, it can be hard to control, could be a
distraction, and/or unsafe. The Internet is not always the safest thing for
kids to be using so I would suggest showing an Internet safety video before
letting them use it. If teachers use technology in a fun and safe way, I think
it should be used in the classroom when necessary. It is a great way to keep up
with the ever-changing times.
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