Technology In The Classroom Research Paper

Technology is in almost everything we use and everywhere we go. Yet one of the last places to really receive this technology is where students will spend years of their lives; in the classroom. This is due to people wanting to stay in their old ways, too expensive, people do not see the benefit, etc. We should allow electronic devices to be used in the classroom as they can enhance learning, increase productivity, and keep students focused. The biggest argument against technology in the classroom; students using the devices for non-learning purposes. As a student who experienced this, I can tell you that this does happen, but if a student wants to learn then they will use it correctly. The reason they use it incorrectly is that the device …show more content…
Dodson(As cited in Davis) on the use of computers in the classroom:
“If I’m a teacher and one of my students says, ‘What is the Iditarod?’ I can go in and find a picture immediately, show the kids the dogs, the route. I don’t have to say, ‘Well, tomorrow we’ll talk about it.’ Computers have made learning so much more real-time… you don’t lose that teaching moment when everyone is tuned in.” While the use of computers is not necessarily for the students at all ages, the bonus for teachers and their ability to teach is greatly increased. Computers allow teachers to spend less time calculating grades and more time creating lesson plans or finding resources online to show students. They no longer have a logistical barrier to doing what they really want to do; teach …show more content…
Students in kindergarten still have to be learning to write, but middle/high school students are being prepared for college and have to learn to research something. The internet provides massive databases and virtual libraries for students to pull quotes or information from that most libraries in schools just can’t match. Students are able to read e-books, find articles or newspapers, find primary sources, etc. that are up to date at no cost to the school besides maintaining servers for their website instead of constantly buying and changing out or updating the physical library’s collection. While it doesn’t apply to everyone, most of the students/kids in America have some access to the internet at home. Due to databases of information and e-books all being online, this means that many students are able to research in their own home. They no longer have to get a ride to come to a library or constrained by time limits to use computers during class at