What are the advantages & disadvantages of using technology for learning? by https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks makkau en-us 2022-03-29 00:44:25 UTC 2022-03-31 02:17:33 UTC hello@padlet.com The improvement of productivity naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2118249410 Technology has played a key role in driving productivity for education in a way that would have been unthinkable just a few decades ago. Advancements in manufacturing and assembly-line technology mean that goods can be produced at an incredible rate.


]]> 2022-03-29 00:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2118249410 Technology helps children to stay motivated during the learning process naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122569366 When there is technology allowed in the classroom, then teachers have an opportunity to let kids work at a pace which suits them the best without disturbing others. They can look up additional information about a subject they are learning about that day, play educational games that reinforce the lesson, or work on advanced material. Many of today’s technology options allow students to see how well they are doing compared to the average of all users, it gives them a chance to push harder for themselves and their education. Many of the programs that encourage learning also issue rewards or award certificates, which helps to make the lessons fun as well]]> 2022-03-31 01:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122569366 Encourage students to stay engaged with their learning environment naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122587159 Students get bored very easily when they feel like they already know what is being taught in their classroom. Some children will transform into mentors or leaders in this situation to help their fellow students, but there are many more who disengage because they lack stimulation. By introducing technology to the classroom, there are fewer places where repetitive learning must take place. Teachers can introduce new subjects, try new techniques, or use different projects to encourage ongoing learning, which creates more overall engagement.]]> 2022-03-31 01:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122587159 Less Face Time naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122614589 No amount of technology in the classroom can replace talented, inspired teachers. As the adage goes, any teacher that can be replaced with a tech device probably deserves to be replaced. Technology is not the solution to ensuring a healthy vigorous learning culture, it is simply a pedagogical tool that is only as valuable as the instructor who wields it. In fact, while billions of dollars are spent on EdTech, countries that don’t deploy tech often have better educational outcomes than countries that spend heavily. Face to face interactions between teacher and student can help students not just acquire facts, but to understand, interpret, and apply these facts into useful and interesting knowledge. Through face to face interactions, teachers can help students build self-esteem and confidence and emotional maturity. Particularly in disadvantaged areas, teachers can provide a zone of comfort and security, and everywhere teachers can reduce the cyberbullying that so often accompanies social media. There are lots of ways to synthesize tech into real-world activities, but sometimes teachers just need to switch off the tech and get down to personal interactions. For example, while so much information can be readily accessed on the Internet, so much of that information is dubious at best and sometimes downright malevolent. Teachers need to guide students on how best to identify useful sources and balance differing viewpoints.

]]> 2022-03-31 01:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122614589 Technology is a resource that not all families can afford naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122621758 Whether technology is in the classroom or at home, there is the issue of affordability to worry about in today’s world. Some households cannot afford to purchase computers for their kids to manage their school work. There are school districts that don’t have enough money to pay their salaries each year, much less add new tech components for learning.
When we emphasize having technology in the classroom, then we place those at the lowest end of the wage scale at a significant disadvantage. Students with greater access can learn more and have access to lessons more often, which means they have additional information exposure that can increase their opportunities to succeed.

]]> 2022-03-31 01:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122621758 Lose track of time naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122624334 Although kids can adapt to changing environments without much of a second thought, their idea of normal is often defined by what they experience in the classroom. Teachers and schools have as much, if not more, time with children than their parents throughout the day, which means the classroom becomes an influential part of life for each student. Encouraging the use of tech might help to create more learning opportunities, but it can also lead to a lifestyle that is more sedentary. When children sit for too long during the day, then they face the same health challenges that adults do when not getting enough exercise. There can be problems with obesity, hyperactivity, muscle fatigue, sleeping problems, and metabolism issues with prolonged sitting. That is why any school that introduces technology to the classroom should also encourage at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity whenever possible.]]> 2022-03-31 01:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122624334 May create medical problems for some students naddiesukor11 https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122626418 Eye strain occurs when you look at a computer screen for too long. Symptoms of this issue include back pain, eye pain, neck pain, feelings of tiredness, blurred vision, and problems with focus. Continuous heavy computer usage may lead to issues with early myopia, with a prevalence rate of more than 60% for those older than the age of 12. For some people, the impact of this health issue is cumulative, which means the time they spend in front of a phone, tablet, and television can contribute to eye health issues as well.]]> 2022-03-31 01:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/naddiesukor11/Bookmarks/wish/2122626418