Use of Tech
Use of Tech
Use of Tech
The article about technology provides an overview of the use of educational technology
within these school systems. There are many aspects to consider when analyzing access to
technology and the success from its usage. It must first be considered whether the reviewed
districts are able to supply pieces of technology to its students, teachers, and classrooms.
technology can be laptops or iPads/tablets. Teachers can benefit from smartboards, doc cams,
projectors, etc. School districts that are able to provide personal technology to individual
students are able to expand on and supplement learning in different ways. There are many
interactive, individualized learning courses that students can access independently to foster
Independent work courses have also opened a world of different opportunities for
teenaged/young adult students. There are now high school equivalency courses that give students
a chance who, previous to the technology era, would have simply had no degree options
available to them. While technology can aid in education in countless ways, it must also be
closely monitored. Technology also introduces to students a large variety of new distractions.
Schools and classrooms will be most successful incorporating technology with clear guidelines
Schools that are unable to provide personal technology to each individual student may
unfortunately be at a disadvantage when it comes to learning. Students who do not have personal
technology access at home may struggle to complete online work assignments. Oftentimes,
students.
skills for the future. Career fields, secondary education, and most other fields require some use of
With federal funding and changing education rules it can be hoped that the gap between
students with personal technology and students without will continue to decrease. Public schools
and other educational institutions all have their individual requirements for incorporating
technology in the classroom. However, the seemingly unanimous conclusion drawn about
technology in the classroom is that it is an invaluable resource and classrooms should continue to