The continuous evolution of technology is leaving behind an impact in the lives of humans around the world, with the introduction of computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets over the years. However, with this evolution of technology, there is a significant number of pros and cons that define how far technology is impacting everyone involved, and this especially goes for students. Now, if anyone is wondering what that last sentence means, it is best to take a flashback in time and learn more about the origin of the issues of students and technology. Three years ago in June 2013, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, introduced what is called the ConnectED initiative for students and teachers across the U.S. The idea behind
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At least that is what was promised back then, but in the three years that have gone by since, technology became a dividing line between helpful and harmful for students. While some people can argue that technology is the future and that students and teachers can get the most of the education through smartphones and laptops, not everybody agrees with this from a technical standpoint. In an opinion-editorial from The New York Times, developmental psychologist and columnist Susan Pinker argues that technology for showering students and even those from struggling families will widen the class divide in education rather than shrinking it. She is not wrong on this claim, but it leads to a debate over whether students should or should not have too much technology in the long run. While there are people who will suggest that students should have some technology to empower their education, personally, it is better to say that students as a whole are better off without having too much technology in their …show more content…
Most students would write out their essays using Microsoft Word instead of doing it with a pencil and a piece of paper. Others would rather use programs to design slideshows instead of drawing out diagrams on a white board. However, if these networked devices want to continue playing a role in education, the programs being introduced need to work when the devices are up to task. Pinker describes a few useful examples of networked devices, such as in science simulations or to teach students that have learning disabilities (Pinker A27). This way, technology can become very useful in those situations and help those deserving students perform well academically. She also suggests that it would work best if a teacher, who is highly trained in using networked devices, to help students perform better
At least that is what was promised back then, but in the three years that have gone by since, technology became a dividing line between helpful and harmful for students. While some people can argue that technology is the future and that students and teachers can get the most of the education through smartphones and laptops, not everybody agrees with this from a technical standpoint. In an opinion-editorial from The New York Times, developmental psychologist and columnist Susan Pinker argues that technology for showering students and even those from struggling families will widen the class divide in education rather than shrinking it. She is not wrong on this claim, but it leads to a debate over whether students should or should not have too much technology in the long run. While there are people who will suggest that students should have some technology to empower their education, personally, it is better to say that students as a whole are better off without having too much technology in their …show more content…
Most students would write out their essays using Microsoft Word instead of doing it with a pencil and a piece of paper. Others would rather use programs to design slideshows instead of drawing out diagrams on a white board. However, if these networked devices want to continue playing a role in education, the programs being introduced need to work when the devices are up to task. Pinker describes a few useful examples of networked devices, such as in science simulations or to teach students that have learning disabilities (Pinker A27). This way, technology can become very useful in those situations and help those deserving students perform well academically. She also suggests that it would work best if a teacher, who is highly trained in using networked devices, to help students perform better