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The Necessity of Technology in Education: Is it Worth the Cost?

The ongoing debate about technology's role in education raises important questions regarding its necessity and value. While advocates highlight benefits like improved access to resources, advanced lesson plans, and higher test scores, critics point to costs such as increased educational expenses, distractions, and diminished writing skills. This piece explores the cost implications of technology in schools, the evolving role of teachers, and the impact on homework and student performance, ultimately questioning whether technology truly enhances the educational experience.

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The Necessity of Technology in Education: Is it Worth the Cost?

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  1. Is Technology Necessary for Education? Lindsey Rand

  2. Yes or No? • Cost of technology in schools • Effects of using technology in schools • Role of teachers • Homework with technology

  3. YesCost of Technology in Schools • Paper textbook versus online textbook • E-book is cheaper, same content • Cost of ink, printing, binding, etc. • Shipping cost

  4. YesEffects of Using Technology in Schools • Skyrocket of test scores • Online classes

  5. YesRole of Teachers • Advanced lesson plans • Easier to communicate with parents • Access to resources

  6. YesHomework With Technology • Ability to look up information • Aid for homework assignments • Homework help websites

  7. NoCost of Technology in Schools • Smart Boards • Purchased with money from taxpayers • Increase of college tuition cost

  8. Did your high school classrooms have Smart Boards? 72.73%

  9. 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

  10. Do you do assignments with multiple tabs open on your computer? (Music, Social Media, etc.) 81.82%

  11. NoRole of Teachers • Less jobs with technology increase • Are teachers really needed? • Enough money to pay teachers?

  12. NoHomework With Technology • Lack of self teaching • Relying on Internet for the answers

  13. How often do you rely on your computer to do assignments? 36.36% 63.64%

  14. Answer: NO • Technology is NOT good for education

  15. 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

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