2. Thesis: The incorporation of technology in the school systems is one of the single most important contributing factors to an effective learning environment; as new advances are discovered, teachers will be able to implement them into their lesson plan, which will, in turn, provide students with more academic opportunities that will lead to a more successful future.
4. Technology, as defined by the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, is a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.
10. Proponents Opponents Technology in the School System How will it effect us tomorrow? Students will have less hands-on experiences Teachers will become obsolete Students will be unable to interact with one another Budget costs will skyrocket It will eventually backfire Advances in math and science Teachers will be able to instruct a variety of students with different learning-styles Introduce students to the technology that so greatly impacts and influences our world Create a multi-faceted learning environment that will foster engaged and well-rounded students
12. Technology is spreading, and it should be welcomed. Technology is not something to be feared. Teachers will not become obsolete. Technology in the School System Where do we go from here?
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