By Apoorva Khandelwal
Many people talk about how technology is harmful. Your parents might tell you that using electronics too much will strain your eyes. But have you ever thought about the benefits of having technology, especially in a classroom? There are some classes in which you use electronics instead of paper. Why? I am going to tell you some benefits of technology in the classroom.
First of all, technology creates a more engaging environment. Several people think that technology can be distracting but it encourages people to participate. It helps teachers show students relevant resources to what they learn. Using an old fashioned way of teaching such as a paper and a pencil could make the whole process dull.
Technology also incorporates different types of learning styles. There are different ways someone learns something. Everybody is different and understands in different ways and technology makes it easy to modify the lesson.
Having technology such as an Ipad in the classroom will help students to access information quickly. Instead of traditionally looking through textbooks to find an answer, you can just search it up by using your device.
Preparing students for the future is also done by using technology in the classroom. Technology encourages students to participate and collaborate more. When students work together, they learn how to listen which helps them in their future jobs. Electronics also instill responsibility. Every student is required to agree to the code of conduct. This agreement sets responsibility and ownership. To add on, if they break the device, they have to replace it, so they are very careful with it.
These are reasons why having technology in the classroom is beneficial. Sure people might say technology is harmful, but the school makes sure that you are protected from it. Having technology around in the classroom engages students in several ways.
Works Cited~
1. Walden University. “Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom.” Walden University, Walden University, 1 Apr. 2020, www.waldenu.edu/programs/education/resource/top-five-benefits-of-technology-in-the-classroom.
2. Wardlow, Liane. “How Technology Can Boost Student Engagement.” USA, 22 June 2017, www.pearsoned.com/technology-can-boost-student-engagement/.
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