Innovations of Schooling and Technology According to Bill Gates, “Technology is just a tool in terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them…” because technology is an easy and exciting way to engage the mind (Gates). Technology is a learning curve and some students are more comfortable than others. The age old cursive writing class has given way to a mostly mandated typing class in all but four states (Redford). All across America, we are integrating this super source, and it is changing the learning process as we know it. Teachers can use this tool to their advantage to challenge their students to strive for greater achievements. The flexibility of modern technology provides students with the freedom to ascertain
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"Learning about and using educational technology integration had statistically significant positive impact on their teaching as well as enhancing the engagement of k-12 students" (Wallace, 165). According to Philip Gibson, one such study revealed that the usage of electronic devices to enhance learning during school had constructive results on disabled students. This group of students had the highest level of teacher interaction; thereby lending to the theory that the quality rather than the quantity of the e-classroom has an effect on the disabled …show more content…
Due to the recent global initiative to reduce waste, schools could reduce paper by switching to hybrid courses using an iPad for instance, and allowing students to complete the homework via electronic devices. For instance, English teachers would no longer need to carry piles of student’s homework or essays hoping staples were used. Students would simply need a personal computing device, either a laptop or tablet, to type and submit their essays. This would mitigate the printer-hardware-malfunction or the library-printer-networking-error excuse. Employing the personal computing device in the classroom setting for instruction and at home for assignments would relieve the burden to all who are
"Learning about and using educational technology integration had statistically significant positive impact on their teaching as well as enhancing the engagement of k-12 students" (Wallace, 165). According to Philip Gibson, one such study revealed that the usage of electronic devices to enhance learning during school had constructive results on disabled students. This group of students had the highest level of teacher interaction; thereby lending to the theory that the quality rather than the quantity of the e-classroom has an effect on the disabled …show more content…
Due to the recent global initiative to reduce waste, schools could reduce paper by switching to hybrid courses using an iPad for instance, and allowing students to complete the homework via electronic devices. For instance, English teachers would no longer need to carry piles of student’s homework or essays hoping staples were used. Students would simply need a personal computing device, either a laptop or tablet, to type and submit their essays. This would mitigate the printer-hardware-malfunction or the library-printer-networking-error excuse. Employing the personal computing device in the classroom setting for instruction and at home for assignments would relieve the burden to all who are