I think using technology in the classroom is a great idea and that the children can really benefit from it if it's integrated properly. However it can be overdone, and I think it's important to learn how and when to use the proper technology in the classroom, and how to balance it with the rest of the curriculum and lesson plans.
The reasoning for using technology shouldn’t simply be for the sake of using it. It should be used to enhance the lessons given, subjects taught, and education of the students. There are many ways to do this, and many students really enjoy using technology in school. To really have the students be able to gain from the technology used in their classroom, first the teacher must know how to use it properly.
There are of course safety precautions considering technology in schools, particularly the use of the internet, and there are disadvantages and things that go wrong with high tech devices. However there are many more positives then negatives when you wisely integrate the proper technology into the classroom. With the way our world is running, there is no way to ignore our advances in technology and the role it will play in our lives. As teachers we must prepare our students to be efficient in technology use, and gain everything we can from it.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
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