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Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the Classroom. Maddy Scholten English 250. Introduction. I nvestigate advantages and disadvantages of using technology for educational purposes Discuss an approach that integrates technology and traditional teaching methods in the classroom

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Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Technology in the Classroom Maddy Scholten English 250

  2. Introduction • Investigate advantages and disadvantages of using technology for educational purposes • Discuss an approach that integrates technology and traditional teaching methods in the classroom • Research focused on the k-12 school years

  3. Advantages • Change in Student Roles • Active role rather than passive role • “Technology better allows students to be actively thinking about information and executing skills than in a typical teacher-led lesson.” (Dept. of Education) • Increased Student Performance • Definite, positive impact on student learning • Dept. of Education found use of educational app improved vocabulary by 31% in kindergarteners (Wylie)

  4. Disadvantages • Loss of initiative • Easy access to information • “Students have become so dependent on the Internet for information that they have underdeveloped skills for completing advanced research.” (Norwood) • Lost Time • Technological malfunctions are common and frequent, interrupting class time • Hire technology assistants (IT), adding another layer to already diminishing school budgets

  5. Mediation “Technology should not just allow us to do traditional in a different way; it should allow us to do things we thought were not possible.” (Cassidy) • Mix of both technological and traditional learning • Incorporate technology into areas of learning that are of value • Carefully select and structure what it’s used for, truly becomes educational

  6. Mediation Continued • Possible action steps • Teacher training • Student surveys • This approach allows classrooms to continue to advance along with today’s world, but also get back to the core of education • Overall, ensures quality learning experience that pleases both sides of the argument

  7. Works Cited • Cassidy, Kathy. “The Use and Abuse of Technology in the Classroom.” Primary Preoccupation. 5 Jan. 2013. Web. 8 April 2013. • “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students.” Department of Education. U.S. Department of Education, n.d. Web. 7 April 2013. • Jacobson, Jenae. “Top 10 Apps.” Image. I Can Teach My Child. I Can Teach My Child, LLC. 4 Sept. 2012. Web. 9 April 2013. • Norwood, James. “The Problem with Modern Technology in the Classroom.” Teaching in the Middle. Safe Harbor. 24 July 2012. Web. 7 April 2013. • Osborne, Charlie. “Professor Meme.” Image. ZDNet. CBS Interactive. 13 Feb. 2012. Web. 9 April 2013. • Ranger, Steve. “IT Superman.” Image. ZDNet. CBS Interactive. 1 Feb. 2013. Web. 9 April 2013. • Wilson, Ashley. “iPad and Notebooks.” Image. IT Solutions. SecurEdge. 8 June 2012. Web. 9 April 2013. • Wylie, Jonathan. “Mobile Learning Technologies for 21stCentury Classrooms.” Teachers. Scholastic Inc. 4 Feb. 2013. Web. 7 April 2013.

  8. Response Team We were presented with a mediation regarding the use of technology in the classroom. The presenter adequately used statistics, visuals, and logic, as well as clear, well-spoken voice, and easy-to-read text to portray the message (Peters). The structured PowerPoint also supported her two sides and mediation (Skubal). It was interesting when Scholten talked about the loss of time when using technology. This is not something always thought about when planning lessons in the classroom. Technology is usually seen as something positive (Skubal). There was a nice balance between the two arguments, and the mediation seemed to be a solution that could easily be incorporated into a real classroom setting (Skubal). Scholten thoroughly discussed the effects of technology on students and backed it up with credible statistics. Her PowerPoint was well organized and clearly presented, which played a major part in getting the point across and mediating both sides of the argument (Peters). She answered questions completely and thoroughly at the end of the presentation, and spoke clearly enough that everyone in the classroom was able to hear. Her overall presentation was well done (Lindauer). Overall, with her combination of facts and real-life examples, Scholten’s PowerPoint proved to be impressive and effective as a mediation.

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