I will be writing about Technology for the next three or four days. Today's post will barely touch on the possibilities for using technology in the classroom. It's quick and easy to understand using computers for research and writing papers. We also frequently hear about using calculators or computers to easily solve mathematics problems. Skype and other conferencing technologies allow students around the globe to communicate in different languages and share ideas and culture. Programs allow students to show creativity in art, music and writing. Add to that the skill aspect of technology, using them to directly affect career skills, and another student benefit is created.
Technology is more than computers and programs today, however. It allows students to have fun during regular activities; for example they can push a button or buzzer to indicate correct answers and find it better than raising their hand. It can give immediate feedback to students with quizzes or homework, allowing learning deficits to be immediately corrected.
There are many other ways students can use technology in their education. Student use is only one aspect however. We'll be checking out virtual classrooms, the use of technology by the teachers and the institution of the school, and finally we'll check look at whether all this technology is good for education. Stay tuned.
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