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Is Technology Necessary for Education?. Lindsey Rand. Yes or No?. Cost of technology in schools Effects of using technology in schools Role of teachers Homework with technology. Yes Cost of Technology in Schools. Paper textbook versus online textbook E-book is cheaper, same content
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Is Technology Necessary for Education? Lindsey Rand
Yes or No? • Cost of technology in schools • Effects of using technology in schools • Role of teachers • Homework with technology
YesCost of Technology in Schools • Paper textbook versus online textbook • E-book is cheaper, same content • Cost of ink, printing, binding, etc. • Shipping cost
YesEffects of Using Technology in Schools • Skyrocket of test scores • Online classes
YesRole of Teachers • Advanced lesson plans • Easier to communicate with parents • Access to resources
YesHomework With Technology • Ability to look up information • Aid for homework assignments • Homework help websites
NoCost of Technology in Schools • Smart Boards • Purchased with money from taxpayers • Increase of college tuition cost
NoEffects of Using Technology in Schools • Distractions • Frustration from too much game playing • Deteriorating of writing skills • Lack of patience • Decrease in physical activity • Social Media
Do you do assignments with multiple tabs open on your computer? (Music, Social Media, etc.) 81.82%
NoRole of Teachers • Less jobs with technology increase • Are teachers really needed? • Enough money to pay teachers?
NoHomework With Technology • Lack of self teaching • Relying on Internet for the answers
How often do you rely on your computer to do assignments? 36.36% 63.64%
Answer: NO • Technology is NOT good for education
References • http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/05/22/classroom-technology-important-but-costly/ • http://www.governing.com/columns/mgmt-insights/cutting-education-costs-not-education.html • http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/technology/technology-in-schools-faces-questions-on-value.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 • http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/do-your-students-know-more-about-technology-you-do • http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419920,00.asp • http://smallbusiness.chron.com/five-positive-effects-technology-education-31222.html • http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Teachers-and-technology.aspx • http://web.ebscohost.com.online.library.marist.edu/ehost/detail?vid=3&sid=d289d15e-404b-4f50-bf38-15e8fbaf11e8%40sessionmgr111&hid=119&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=afh&AN=89394429