As we sail through the 21st century, technology in classroom is becoming more and more
predominant. Tablets are replacing our textbooks, and we can research just
about anything that we want to on our smartphones. Social media has become
commonplace, and the way we use technology has completely transformed the way we
live or lives.
BENEFITS OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE
CLASSROOM
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Technology in the Classroom Makes
Learning More Fun
Students prefer technology because
they believe that it makes learning more interesting and fun. They especially like laptops and
tablets.
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Technology Makes Learning Interesting
Technology not only makes learning fun, but it
makes learning more interesting. Subjects that students think are boring become
more interesting through the use of technology.
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Technology Connects Students
Technology
has changed the way teachers teach and students learn. Today’s classrooms no
longer have to read about something in a book because they can experience it
firsthand through the use of technology.
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Encourages individual learning
No one
learns in the same way because of different learning styles and different
abilities. Technology provides great opportunities for making learning more
effective for everyone with different needs.
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Encourages collaboration
Students
can practice collaboration skills by getting involved in different online
activities. For instance, working on different projects by collaborating with
others on forums or by sharing documents on their virtual learning environments.
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Students can learn useful life skills through technology
By using
technology in the classroom, both teachers and students can develop skills
essential for the 21st century. Students can gain the skills they will need to
be successful in the future.
Benefits for teachers
With
countless online resources, technology can help improve teaching. Teachers can
use different apps or trusted online resources to enhance the traditional ways
of teaching and to keep students more engaged. Virtual lesson plans, grading
software and online assessments can help teachers save a lot time. This
valuable time can be used for working with students who are struggling.
