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Advantages & Disadvantages of Technology in Education. Savanna Wills. Pros of Technology. Paperless Learning “Shared Experience” More efficient and independent learning . Pros of Technology cont. Quick look up Ability to save work Ability to project for the whole class to see
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Technology in Education Savanna Wills
Pros of Technology • Paperless Learning • “Shared Experience” • More efficient and independent learning
Pros of Technology cont. • Quick look up • Ability to save work • Ability to project for the whole class to see • Ability to send work to members of the group
Thoughts on the advantages… • I agree that there are many advantages for technology in the classroom. Technology has education much more simple. Technology has also added a creative element into education.
Cons of Technology • Can be a distraction in the classroom • Technology training required • Physical barrier to the group
Cons of Technology Cont. • Misuse of technology • Source reliability is questionable • Cheating (copy and paste)
Thoughts on Disadvantages… • I agree that technology in education can have some disadvantages. In my opinion, the advantages of technology outweigh the disadvantages.
Article • http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/technology-in-the-classroom-assets-and-liabilities/
Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKqT57N9Y3Y • Stand and deliver is a movie about a teacher persevering to teach kids in an underprivileged area. This clip is demonstrating teaching with a relevant example in the students’ lives. It is also an example of teaching with observers in the room.