3. To express the advantages of using
technology in education I focused on a very
interesting article that was primarily based
in the United Nations, but mentions the
United States as well. A few obstacles
mentioned in this article are the no teacher
and student interaction, as well as a lack of
discipline. The biggest advantage
mentioned is the fact that children can learn
at any rate that may be needed to suit
themselves. This article also mentions the
level of training tutors and teachers to train
students to learn in these types of
environments.
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4. A computer is an obvious catch for kids to
learn. If a student is given the choice
between pencil and paper and a computer
then it is almost a guarantee that they will
choose a computer 99% of the time.
Catching a child’s attention is only half of
the issue. Keeping their attention is what
becomes a major factor. With programs
and other things out there today then it
make for a much easier task. The other
major theme mentioned within the article is
something that I whole heartedly agree with
is the fact that biased opinions and
favorites are eliminated. Sometimes in the
classroom students become discouraged
because a teacher sometimes plays
“favorites”.
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5. To put a cap on everything that I had
learned throughout this article, I would
say that computers are a definite
positive in the future of education.
Students at young ages need different
things to help keep their attention
based upon their studies and
education. While pencil and paper is
not always a bad thing, computers are
what seems to hold their attention. I
can say from my experiences that
doing what needs to be done with
writing a computer keeps focus as well
as creates a much simpler task in
writing.
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6. In this article I found many cons to
using a computer in education.
Not only does the good out weigh
the bad but it makes us forget the
bad completely. Yes computers in
education makes for great
learning. But this also can be
made for abuse. Like stated in the
article, “Programs are designed to
hold a child’s attention, aren’t
certain television shows attacking
the same appeal? “
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7. Sometimes computers can hurt a
child’s communication skills. Children
may tend to get so involved with the
computer that they often will forget
about communicating within a group.
With studies being done online, kids
might not develop the social skills that
are helpful for later on in life. While
teaching is very important, sometimes
the feedback that a teacher may give
through computers doesn’t get the full
effect through an email as it would
with a face to face conversation.
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8. When I look at the disadvantages
I feel that I can relate in certain
ways but I do not agree
truthfully. To a certain extent I
can understand the authors point
of view. However, without
communication in technology we
as a nation could fall behind. I
feel that in this instance that the
pros out weigh the cons by a
major difference.
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9. To keep up with the rest of
the world today technology is
a must. Electronic type of
teaching is becoming more
and more of a preferred
method. Everything from
neater hand writing to power
points are what is pointing
teachers in the technology
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10. With the internet also playing
another important role, kids
are starting to expand their
minds a little farther than just
the basis in the classroom. I
can see a future of new
inventions and ideas because
of such a great resource for
students at such a young age.
Introducing kids at such a
young age to computers may
be the best thing we can do as
a society.
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11. I see our youth as the key to
opening up a better future.
Teaching kids at a younger age
helps to guarantee a better way
of living for in the future. We as
a nation must stand behind our
beliefs and ideas to ensure than
our children’s children have an
even better way of living than us.
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12. With a look back on all three articles
that I have read through I have come to
pone simply conclusion. Computers
are a plus when it comes to helping
with education. Not only are there far
more pros then cons but with
computers you can get so many things
done faster. With my fast paced
lifestyle this is what seems to be
getting the job done for me everyday.
I like the fact that technology is being
introduced at a younger age and it can
only improve. Will technology slow
learning? In my opinion this couldn’t
be more wrong.
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13. Bennett, Frederick (2008). Technology in World Education
[Electronic
version].http://www.cris.com/~faben1/worlded.shtml, Ju
ne 23, 2010
Criss, Katie (2004). Disadvantages of Computers in
Education [Electronic version].
http://ezinearticles.com/?Disadvantages-of-Computers-
in-the-Classroom&id=175360, June 23, 2010
Oak, Manali (2009). Role of computers in Education
[Electronic version]. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/role-
of-computers-in-education.html , June 23, 2010
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