What are the advantages and
disadvantages of integrating technology into the classroom?
Technology has become a part of
everyone's life. It is being used in houses, schools, malls, streets and
everywhere. People cannot give up using technology in their lives. Technology
tools began to be used in classrooms a long time ago, and now technology is
developing very fast. However, as we all know, technologies have so many
advantages and disadvantages.
To start with, Teachers can create a
variety of lessons and have new ideas.
Students will rely on so many other
resources such as websites and online books, and they can expand their
knowledge.Adding to that, Students can use technology anytime and anywhere,
using laptops or iPad will be easier for them to carry and lighter from books.
Using technology in the classroom will reduce the use of papers that will save
trees and the environment. Students can send and receive their homework and
tasks quickly, and they can contact their teachers anytime.
In the other hand, Technology tools
are expensive.Plus, Students may use technology in a bad way in the school and
affect other students with this usage such as playing in the classroom or
watching movies and opening inappropriate content. Using computers and
blackboards so much affects eyes and gives headaches.Some teachers do not know
how to deal with technology tools if she is not trained, and it will make a boring
class.Technical problems can obstruct the lesson and waste time.
To sum up. Technology might be good
and bad. It depends on usage. I think that technologies made studying in the
schools very smooth and efficient. References
1- Why Do We Need Technology Integration?(2007,November 5).
Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-importance
2- Writer.C.(n.d.).Advantages & Disadvantages of Computer Technology in
Preschool.Retrieved
from http://science.opposingviews.com/advantages-disadvantages-computer-technology-preschool-1879.html
3- Guru.C.(n.d.). The Disadvantages of Technology in
classroom . Retrieved from http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/tech/index.pl?read=136
4- Cox.J.(n.d.) .Benefits of Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved
from http://www.teachhub.com/benefits-technology-classroom
I enjoyed reading your article; it's so clear and convincing, and I loved the way you introduced the theme and mention that the technology become a part of people life.
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ReplyDeleteYour essay was great it's simple , clear , also i enjoy reading it . I agree with this point ( using laptops or iPad will be easier for them to carry and lighter from books ) without technology lessons will be boring ..
ReplyDeleteI love how you summed it all up in a few words it was simple but very easy to read! great job, may I ask how you as a future teacher would use technology in your class room?
ReplyDeletewell technology can be involved in everything to make children more interested like using it for reading stories but even so we can't leave the physical side for kids because it will help them to improve their gross and fine motor skills .
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