Why technology is important in the classroom




















Technology Improves knowledge Retention — Students who are interested in things they are studying, are more likely to have a better knowledge retention. Teamwork — Technology can encourage collaboration with students in the same classroom, at the same school or even with other classrooms around the world.

One of the best ways to enhance the communication between students in the classroom is with teamwork projects and collaborative learning. Students can ask questions, discuss different topics, and help each other learn in a safe online environment created by teachers.

Technology Makes Learning More Fun — Teachers believe that technology makes learning more interesting and fun because students love laptops and tablets. Challenging or boring subjects can become more interesting with virtual lessons, through a video, or when using a tablet. Technology Prepares Students for the Future — Technology is everywhere.

High-school, college and university. Students have to know how to use the Internet to complete projects and most importantly, into their future jobs, technology skills will be required. So, it is very important to bring this technology in the classroom and also incorporate it into their educational curriculum. Take time to learn about each element of educational technology that you will incorporate into your classroom. When you do, you will find that technology can have a profound impact on students learning.

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Share on twitter. Share on print. Technology in the Classroom Makes Learning More Fun Students prefer technology because they believe that it makes learning more interesting and fun. It is transparent. Most homes have connected computers or Internet-enabled devices. As prices of technology drop, computers and digital devices may replace television as we know it. When pioneering educational technology advocate Jan Hawkins wrote an essay for Edutopia in , " The World at Your Fingertips: Education Technology Opens Doors ," about how technology brings the tools of empowerment into the hands and minds of those who use them, she couldn't have known her words would be even more relevant today.

Now, walk into a classroom. Are there computers and if so, how are they being used? Are they being used at all? Technology has revolutionized the way we think, work, and play. Technology, when integrated into the curriculum, revolutionizes the learning process.



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