While surfing the internet I came across a few very interesting articles. One article that caught my attention was, “Is greater technology in elementary school beneficial”. This was a very intriguing article. This article is about the use of greater technology in the classroom. It focuses on how technology in the classroom is a positive aspect as long as students know how to complete these process without technology first.
“Greater technology can be very beneficial to students, if it is used properly and in moderation.” The author then goes on to explain this statement. For instance, it is acceptable for students to use technology to write a paper, as long as they possess the essential needed to write the paper. The students need to learn how to print and use cursive writing and apply it on paper before they can take the next step to prepare papers on the computer. This is so true. I completely agree that students need to know how to write a paper using pencil and paper before they should be able to use the computer.
The article also talks about how increasing the level of technology that the students are exposed to will also be beneficial. Because families can’t provide their children with the latest technology, it is our responsibility to do this in the classroom. Even though it is important to expose students to technology we as educators have to make sure we aren’t only using the internet to provide instruction to our students.
All and all I enjoyed this article. I learned a lot of useful information that I will take with me into the classroom. This article just helps to stress the importance of the use of technology.
Kazay, G. (2010) Is greater technology in elementary school beneficial. Retrieved from
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