The world we live in has constantly evolved through technology. Schools around all nations are becoming more advanced every century that passes by, and with it, students of all age groups have technologically progressed. Classrooms and teachers have become more accustomed to technology. Therefore, grading, homework, and even exams are being assigned through the World Wide Web. Technology comes in many forms in the classroom. What seemed impossible nearly a century ago is now available in the touch of anyone’s fingertips. Correspondingly, that means more opportunities for every student from first grade to college. Having said so, are electronic components an educational breakthrough for college students? Or has technology fostered more negativity then positivity? How has technology really changed colleges and universities? What are some of the key factors that really come into perspective when these computers and other electrical devices are being used? Finally, how are these devices being used negatively, and why is that happening? In almost every campus nowadays there is some way of technology that is being used to assist the students with the learning process.
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Laptops, tablets, and cell phones are essentials that many students own that are very common, however, these devices have the ability to make anything possible to the user. Sophia Harris states that “the society of today has become quite reliant on technology,” (Harris 2) in her famous article Pros and Cons of Using Technology in Your Classroom. In a way Harris is right, technology, especially cellular devices, are being used so much that students have grew so accustomed to them everywhere they go. Not every student learns and takes in information the same way, in correspondingly, one key impact technology has brought to the classroom is the wide range of independent learning for every student and their different learning skills. Who would have thought that students would have instant access to a world of information right from their pockets? “Imagine that your student raises her hand and says, ‘I know exactly what you mean! I saw a similar case on YouTube last week. May I share it with the class?’ Student rushes to the lectern, finds it on YouTube, and everyone (including you!) learns something new” (Montano Par 12). Howard Pitler explains in his book Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works how “Technology is especially effective when it comes to providing this kind of feedback” (Pitler Pg 42), College students require lots of feedback from their professors in all categories, from grading papers, to requiring extra help on an assignment. Having said so, having a device that allows students and teachers to communicate instantly gives students the ability to receive the kind of help they require no matter what day or time it may be. As simple as it may be, it is amazing to know that the whole world can be access within one small classroom. From an educational point of view, this means endless sources, and learning opportunities for every student no matter what subject they may be learning. Teachers can use cell phones to “enhance their students’ learning,” and prepare them for the world outside of school (Granberg Par 3). With every positive feedback cellular devices get in the classroom,
Laptops, tablets, and cell phones are essentials that many students own that are very common, however, these devices have the ability to make anything possible to the user. Sophia Harris states that “the society of today has become quite reliant on technology,” (Harris 2) in her famous article Pros and Cons of Using Technology in Your Classroom. In a way Harris is right, technology, especially cellular devices, are being used so much that students have grew so accustomed to them everywhere they go. Not every student learns and takes in information the same way, in correspondingly, one key impact technology has brought to the classroom is the wide range of independent learning for every student and their different learning skills. Who would have thought that students would have instant access to a world of information right from their pockets? “Imagine that your student raises her hand and says, ‘I know exactly what you mean! I saw a similar case on YouTube last week. May I share it with the class?’ Student rushes to the lectern, finds it on YouTube, and everyone (including you!) learns something new” (Montano Par 12). Howard Pitler explains in his book Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works how “Technology is especially effective when it comes to providing this kind of feedback” (Pitler Pg 42), College students require lots of feedback from their professors in all categories, from grading papers, to requiring extra help on an assignment. Having said so, having a device that allows students and teachers to communicate instantly gives students the ability to receive the kind of help they require no matter what day or time it may be. As simple as it may be, it is amazing to know that the whole world can be access within one small classroom. From an educational point of view, this means endless sources, and learning opportunities for every student no matter what subject they may be learning. Teachers can use cell phones to “enhance their students’ learning,” and prepare them for the world outside of school (Granberg Par 3). With every positive feedback cellular devices get in the classroom,