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Technology in the Classroom

Introduction

Education is certainly the key to success as acquiring a good education level means that one will be able to perform in a better manner as opposed to those who have not attained some level of education. However, in these modern times, the number of distractions in the classroom area has become rather extreme to an extent they make it difficult for a teacher to capture the attention of their pupils. Therefore, various techniques and tools are being embraced as well as developed to make it possible for people to focus more on classes and be able to take in more information than usual.

It is common to hear people say that education is a very boring endeavor that only drags an individual behind and is also a waste of time. Such comments arise as a result of the education system sticking to the same method of dishing out knowledge which is not taking a look at its ever-evolving students and pupils. The current generation is a more innovative, technologically advanced and one that seems to be attracted to what they can identify with. Therefore, to make education interesting and to be well needed to the students, the adaptation and incorporation of technology within the classroom sector would be a major benefit. Technology appliances can make education, learning, and sharing of knowledge more interesting and effective.

Benefits of Technology in classrooms

In many situations, students find it difficult to study or make sense out of what they learn because they never go back to review what they did in class. This can be a major challenge as they might have difficulties in writing as fast as the lessons go or lack the ability to retain a high level of information in one day. However, through technology, this can be easily solved at a go. The students can be allowed to use tablets, iPads and even laptops during class where they are connected under one VPN network that regulates the use of other services that the device offers. This brings a futuristic feel to the classrooms and every student ends up feeling better about themselves as well as being able to focus more since they have an assistant with them (Pano Savvidis, 1).

Technology in classrooms can also make it possible for both teacher/lecturer/professor and the students to enjoy the lesson at all times through transforming an ordinary classroom into a smart classroom. Tools such as holograms surround sound can be used to make a lesson livelier. (Gebre, Engida, Alenoush Saroyan, and Robert Bracewell, 22). For example, if a class is doing a physics lesson, the hologram technology in the classroom can be used to make simulations that the students can then learn from. The surround system also makes it possible for educators who lack a loud voice to easily be audible and it might also reduce the chances of students sleeping in classrooms. Holograms can also be used to record a lesson that a teacher could have offered but is not there to offer it. This is a brilliant way of ensuring that teachers and students never fall behind on the syllabus nor is time wasted. The teacher can easily record a lesson and then hand it to a supervisor who will be overseeing the lesson to ensure that the students are focused (Pano Savvidis, 1).

Technology in classrooms is essential in that it can make it possible to reduce the challenges of students having to go to the Library to access books or be forced to buy course books that easily get lost, wear out and can be difficult at times carrying to school. Having technology introduced in classrooms makes it possible for students to have all essential study materials they need and can also be able to access them in any region. In a classroom set up, the desks can be transformed into screens that have touchscreen capabilities and are directly connected to the library system all under a particular VPN that the teachers of that semester can have access to. This makes it easier to administer Continuous Assessment Tests as well as keeping track of a student's turn out by including a biometric check-in. This will ensure that students are comfortable with their studies as they will have all the resources needed and it will also increase class attendance (Gebre, Engida, Alenoush Saroyan, and Robert Bracewell, 22).

However, many people might claim that having technology in classrooms is nothing but asking for trouble. Claims such as many students might drop out or feel as if they do not belong since they lack the devices might arise (Purcell, Kristen, 2). However, this claim fails to have a strong background as the devices can be more of a school project as well as a government project that can equally receive support from some of the many tech companies. It can also be assumed that students can use the devices for other purposes while in class, however, as much as this sounds possible it actually might not be the case as the devices will be connected under one VPN that will be monitored and controlled as well as limited various accesses. This makes it possible to administer a great lesson without losing anyone’s attention.

Conclusion

Technology has been around for many years and it has made it possible for many uses to learn new ways as well as acquire new sets of skills and knowledge. A classroom is an environment that needs to depict this exact act of learning new things and being able to understand new information. As a result of this, technology needs to be allowed and practiced even more in our classrooms and be made available to all students. Challenges are part of life and this is a factor that needs to be accepted as we cannot live in a bubble for all eternity. Therefore, giving technology a try in classrooms should be considered by all means possible.

Works Cited

Gebre, Engida, Alenoush Saroyan, and Robert Bracewell. "Students' engagement in technology-rich classrooms and its relationship to professors' conceptions of effective teaching." British Journal of Educational Technology 45.1 (2014): 83-96.

Purcell, Kristen, et al. "How teachers are using technology at home and in their classrooms." Washington, DC: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project (2013).

Webanywhere.co.uk, Pano Savvidis. “Top Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom.” Webanywhere Education Blog, 27 July 2018, www.webanywhere.co.uk/blog/2016/02/top-6-benefits-technology-classroom/.