With the drastic increase of technology in recent
years, young children are becoming more technologically savvy at even younger
ages. These technological advancements are all the different electronic devices
or computer programs. In the classroom, technology could be computers, Ipads,
video cameras, social networks or even clickers. Since technology is becoming
more prevalent, and the world is depending on it more, students need to be
exposed to it in the classroom. They need to become fluent in the various
technologies so that they will not be confused when dealing with the fast paced
technological world.
Technology in the classroom isn’t just
useful for helping students in the long run, it also can make learning fun and
engaging. If technology is used responsibly, the mundane school tasks can
become interesting. For a test review, instead of only using flash cards, the
students could play a fun game of Jeopardy on the Smart Board. Certain
technologies could also benefit students with special needs. Another useful
aspect is that technology can help the teacher and the students stay connected
easier. The teacher could use a blog or social network to alert the students
about homework or upcoming events. The teacher could also use that same medium to communicate with the parents. However, the problem with having too much
technology is that the students can get distracted or play computer games. The
use of technology should only be used for learning related reasons and not for
students simply to get distracted.
