The use of technology in schools is a very controversial topic. Some people think technology will ruin the school environment. Others think technology will improve education and make learning more enjoyable. Although distractions may be a side effect of technology, I believe technology can provide copious amounts of new learning. Learning can go places it never has been before. Students can interact with other students and teachers locally and around the world, decrease the amount of paper used, and lighten the load of the backpack if both the teachers and students are committed to learning and using new technology.
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Technology is helpful in the learning environment. School boards have been hesitant to accept technology. They are worried technology will interfere with learning and cause distractions. Although some technology may cause distractions, technology is more helpful than harmful. That, of course, may change. But regardless for many kids right now, especially at the lower end of the income scale, these devices arr their only connections to thr content and people who can help them learn great things. We need to leverage that. Technology has become a major part of people's lives. People have started using laptops, phones, tablets, and many other devices without even thinking. Why should school be any different? Kids switch from a technology driven world to an old-fashioned school day. School should be preparing students for the real world. If the real world is filled with technology, schools should be teaching students how to use technology properly.
A counter-argument is technology cause too many distraction for thr students to be able to learn. Although iPads and phones have apps and messaging that can become a distraction, I believe that a majority of students would choose to interact in the learning process if the teacher was using hands-on technology and making the lesson fun for the students. If the teacher is willing to learn how to properly incorporate technology into learning and is adamantly trying to engage the students in the lesson, I believe the temptation of distractions will decrease.
In conclusion, technology is an ideal tool in the learning environment. Some people belive that technology in the classroom will ruin the learning environment. But after research, I have found more positive feedback towards the use of technology in the classroom than negative feedback. The use of technology in schools can allow students to interact with other students and teachers around the world and locally, decrease the abundant amount of paper wasted, and lighten a studen's backpack if both the teacher and students are willing to commit to learning and using technology properly in the classroom.
