Introduction Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I would like to begin by thanking the parents and stakeholders in this community for their hard work and dedication to both the students of the school and in our district. "Technology won 't replace teachers...but teachers who use technology will probably replace teachers who do not"(Tarte). This quote is actually from a tweet from Dr.
Justin Tarte, a Director of Teaching and Learning. This quote, ironically in the form of a tweet,
Is a highly discussed topic within the community. Our educators are constantly posed with the challenge of incorporating the use of technology in teaching the curriculum. The challenge does not end there. An even greater challenge is posed when you also factor the need for student growth. Researchers have differing conclusions. Many have determined an increase in the use of technology results in increased student growth scores. Others contend, the increased use of technology not only decreases student growth, it is detrimental to the overall growth of the student both academically and emotionally. This is the fundamental basis of my speech: " Do computers negatively affect Student Growth?"
Pros
With the world we live in today, it is hard to avoid the fact that technology has become a vital portion of our life. I want you to take a second a think about that. When you wake up in the morning, what device wakes you up? If you want to do a quick …show more content…
What 's important is that you have a faith in people, that they 're basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they 'll do wonderful things with them” (No author). Steve had it right, technology is nothing without good smart people behind it, which brings me to the negative affects that technology can have on students’ growth. These affects include, but are are not limited to; cost and maintenance, declines in students’ creativity and innovation, and increased student
Justin Tarte, a Director of Teaching and Learning. This quote, ironically in the form of a tweet,
Is a highly discussed topic within the community. Our educators are constantly posed with the challenge of incorporating the use of technology in teaching the curriculum. The challenge does not end there. An even greater challenge is posed when you also factor the need for student growth. Researchers have differing conclusions. Many have determined an increase in the use of technology results in increased student growth scores. Others contend, the increased use of technology not only decreases student growth, it is detrimental to the overall growth of the student both academically and emotionally. This is the fundamental basis of my speech: " Do computers negatively affect Student Growth?"
Pros
With the world we live in today, it is hard to avoid the fact that technology has become a vital portion of our life. I want you to take a second a think about that. When you wake up in the morning, what device wakes you up? If you want to do a quick …show more content…
What 's important is that you have a faith in people, that they 're basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they 'll do wonderful things with them” (No author). Steve had it right, technology is nothing without good smart people behind it, which brings me to the negative affects that technology can have on students’ growth. These affects include, but are are not limited to; cost and maintenance, declines in students’ creativity and innovation, and increased student