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In my classroom, I plan on using technology in order to provide variety in learning. I want to be a Special Education teacher, so I also plan on using technology in order to have access to dictation boards, text-to-speech applications, and might use it as a reinforcer.

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I disagree with Himmelsbach's statement that technology decreases the social interactions between students. I think that, when using the right type of technology, students can actually have more of a chance to work together on various activities.

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I agree with the conclusion of this article that the advantages of technology in the classroom outweigh the disadvantages.I believe that technology overall enhances the level of education that students are able to receive because there is much more variety in activities and ways of learning for teachers to utilize.

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One of the major exceptions that I have found in technology since the beginning of COVID-19 is the social aspect of technology in the classroom. Because face-to-face interactions has been very limited this year, many apps and websites such as Zoom and LifeSize have become widely used in a classroom settings. One of the disadvantages that was listed as a for technology was a lack of social interaction. However, because of COVID-19, there has been many ways discovered to fix this issue.

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For this assignment, I chose to use Padlet in order to organize my thoughts on the article. By using individual text-boxes for each though, I was able to clearly show my thinking for each question that was assigned.

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5 Disadvantages of Technology in the Classroom (And How to Overcome Them) - ViewSonic Library

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There are certainly disadvantages of technology in the classroom, but with awareness and effective strategies they can be overcome. Learn more here.

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- Can be distracting
- Decreases student social interaction
- Cheating can occur
- Not all students have access to the same technology
- Lesson planning can become more overwhelming

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Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

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Technology has transformed life as we know it, and the classroom looks much different than it did 50—or even 10—years ago.

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- Instant feedback and access  to information
- Ensures full participation
- Fun and effective
- Streamlines tedious tasks

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How effective is technology in the classroom?