Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers
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Teachers are finding that using different classroom technologies
like tablet computers, digital videos, iPads
and video games are great tools for helping students learn
While there are some naysayers who bring up some negative effects
of technology and education
and budgetary reasons. Using new technology is the future of education system.
The following reason should silence the naysayers and help heed the wisdom from Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, which says
The first reason to use technology in the classroom is because students love it.
Students love using new technologies
whether it's the cool factor or just the genuine interest in new technology.
It allows the teacher to bury the activities of the day and engage students.
There is no commandment for education and it says: Thou shalt not have fun
Students spend hours using technology like computers and televisions
when they get home from school.
Why not engage them through their favorate medium?
No.2: It engages the Four Key Components to learning,
which are: active engagement, participationing groups.
frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real world experts.
The improvised digital iPad listening center meets these four requirements also.
No.3: Professional Development.
Using new technology allows students to learn another skill set
which will help them in the market place.
How many jobs need basic computing skills, let alone advanced computing skills
Anytime the teachers encourage students to learn through technology.
They kill two birds with one stone.
The tech industry is only getting bigger.
Encourage your students to know and understand technology
so that they can be the tech leaders of the future.
With the power of the Internet,
knowing how to use the simple piece of technology
can turn a inspiring singer into Justin Bieber
whose Mom uploaded a Youtube video of him singing
which ultimately lead to his fame;
or it could turn a hilarious prackster into a Youtube star
in ad madfaster, who recently use an improvised sound cruiser PA systems in one of his videos.
No.4: it makes life easier for teachers.
Teachers have to juggle a variety of tests
outside teaching including planning lessons
grading, meeting with parents and administrative work.
Why not help yourself out and put tests online
so students can instantly see their grades
instead of spending valuable time grading.
No.5: it improves tests scores.
A benefit of engaging students through technology and media
is allowing them to work in their own pace
not be held back by students who learn in a slower rate.
This can allow gifted students to progress self-graded levels
ahead of their peers over the course of the year.
Another proof of improve test scores comes from
reaching different learning styles through the use of technology.
The use of electronic drilling in education can help students learn
quickly and provide a ---like games to keep them progressing.
No.6: it helps students with low attention spans.
Students with ADD or ADHD can be aided through the use of technology
by mixing up the learning process with different methods
and through providing them with engaging activities to keep their interest
Technology is a favor among teachers who teach in ESL classrooms
or in special education settings
7: learn from the experts.
With an increasing amount of free resources available on the Internet
you can engage your students with content
from the smartest and best teachers in the world.
8: Encourages homework.
Wait a minute, there is something actually encourages students to do homework?
Yes! Someone found that a flip class approach
or homework that is done in school and lecture are viewd
online at home is the best model
because it allows the teachers to give real time homework and lecture of the clock
This can help students overcome --quickly by
removing frustration or negative feelings and emotions
that developed during the learning process.
No.9: save money.