The use of new technologies in schools, such as computers and phones, is currently a very large controversy and has taken a hold of school districts across the nation. Many schools are completely against the idea of infusing technology into education and others are all for it. Many schools are on the fence because of the cost of adding these new devices to classrooms.
The possible benefits that can come out of students using technology greatly outweigh the drawbacks. Firstly, the future careers of these students will most likely involve using some sort of technology and they need to be prepared for what’s to come. Children will also gain a sense of responsibility while using their devices. They will have to make their own decisions and learn …show more content…
Teachers can now become more than just someone cramming knowledge into kids brains. They become a sort of coach and mentor to their kids. They can help them learn how to get through life and they don’t have to be there every step of the way. Students are presented with an opportunity to figure things out by themselves and make mistakes to grow from them. Computers are very easy to learn how to control and use to their full potential. They can help satisfy students with different learning styles than others. As soon as children leave school, they will have to be acquainted with the world of technology. It is used everywhere and they need to be prepared for what’s to come. Otherwise, they will be well behind everyone else in terms of being a successful …show more content…
For example, what if people stop handwriting altogether. Then what would happen if for some reason they had no access to technology? They would be in a sticky situation. Also, people would be relying heavily on calculators to do their math for them. But when they need to apply their math skills outside of school where they do not have a calculator handy, they would be at a loss. Many different universities have given us statistics that prove the use of technology is beneficial. One example of this is the University of California Irvine Medical School reported iPad equipped medical students scored 23 percent higher on national exams than previously unequipped classes(MobiHealthNews). Also, a study conducted by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in California, showed that students using iPads had their math test scores increase 20% in one year compared to students the classic textbook(CNN TECH). A third example can be found in Houston Texas where a study from KIPP Academy deduced that students using Ipads in classrooms scored either a “proficient” or “advanced” in literacy tests 49% of the time more than students without
The possible benefits that can come out of students using technology greatly outweigh the drawbacks. Firstly, the future careers of these students will most likely involve using some sort of technology and they need to be prepared for what’s to come. Children will also gain a sense of responsibility while using their devices. They will have to make their own decisions and learn …show more content…
Teachers can now become more than just someone cramming knowledge into kids brains. They become a sort of coach and mentor to their kids. They can help them learn how to get through life and they don’t have to be there every step of the way. Students are presented with an opportunity to figure things out by themselves and make mistakes to grow from them. Computers are very easy to learn how to control and use to their full potential. They can help satisfy students with different learning styles than others. As soon as children leave school, they will have to be acquainted with the world of technology. It is used everywhere and they need to be prepared for what’s to come. Otherwise, they will be well behind everyone else in terms of being a successful …show more content…
For example, what if people stop handwriting altogether. Then what would happen if for some reason they had no access to technology? They would be in a sticky situation. Also, people would be relying heavily on calculators to do their math for them. But when they need to apply their math skills outside of school where they do not have a calculator handy, they would be at a loss. Many different universities have given us statistics that prove the use of technology is beneficial. One example of this is the University of California Irvine Medical School reported iPad equipped medical students scored 23 percent higher on national exams than previously unequipped classes(MobiHealthNews). Also, a study conducted by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in California, showed that students using iPads had their math test scores increase 20% in one year compared to students the classic textbook(CNN TECH). A third example can be found in Houston Texas where a study from KIPP Academy deduced that students using Ipads in classrooms scored either a “proficient” or “advanced” in literacy tests 49% of the time more than students without