Technology has been in our nation since the Industrial Revolution starting with the Magic Lantern in 1870. The Magic Lantern is the first version of a projector that included pictures being projected on glass plates. Twenty years later came the invention of a chalkboard that later led to the invention of a pencil in 1900. Shortly after, came the innovation of an overhead projector. Our nation is now facing touch projectors allowing professors to actively engage in teaching on a white dry erase board with the touch of, not a dry erase marker, but an electronic pen. The influence of technology within classrooms has created a new way to teach children while also providing students with the necessary tools introducing them to the technological
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The argumentative opposition would state that students are more likely to abuse the use of technology in a class setting by possibly entering explicit or non relevant sites. While they are correct in this aspect there are also loopholes for this statement such as allowing a set of restrictions on accessible content. Statistics have shown that more than 50% of teachers agree to the use of cellphones in their class as long as they have restrictions set. With these limitations, professors are able to assure their students are learning and engaging in learning activities rather than abusing the technology priviledge. In this way teachers can also provide children with the necessary tools to focus on having the right mindset centered around just their education. Enhancements on learning is evident as stated by an approximate 91% of teachers who noted a positive effect on their students. Not only has technology impacted students resource-wise, however, education institutions have also found that by using technology within the classroom they have also been able to reach out to children with disabilities. These advances have helped give more opportunities for children with disabilities to participate seeing as how it does not hinder nor physically challenge them in any …show more content…
Students have heavily relied on technology since the 20th century making it easier for them to experience the same learning manners as one would in a classroom. For this reason, a survey conducted towards more than 20,000 college students resulted in only about 40% of students (8,000 students) attending lectures regularly. While this is based on college learners that also rely on work to pay off their education it is still a relatively low number. Professors have turned to use powerpoints and a system that connects them with each student providing students an easier way to experience a classroom lesson through their devices. The 21st century concerning learning environments centers around presenting information professionally to students. Whether students are able to retain the information presented relies on both the way professors are structuring their lesson plans and students relying on the technological face of the topic. After each school year students are becoming more aware of how they learn the best. Because of this, professors are encouraged to use technology in their lesson plans to better satisfy and attract students to their department. In doing so, schools are also providing them with the best assets and tools to reach out for their
The argumentative opposition would state that students are more likely to abuse the use of technology in a class setting by possibly entering explicit or non relevant sites. While they are correct in this aspect there are also loopholes for this statement such as allowing a set of restrictions on accessible content. Statistics have shown that more than 50% of teachers agree to the use of cellphones in their class as long as they have restrictions set. With these limitations, professors are able to assure their students are learning and engaging in learning activities rather than abusing the technology priviledge. In this way teachers can also provide children with the necessary tools to focus on having the right mindset centered around just their education. Enhancements on learning is evident as stated by an approximate 91% of teachers who noted a positive effect on their students. Not only has technology impacted students resource-wise, however, education institutions have also found that by using technology within the classroom they have also been able to reach out to children with disabilities. These advances have helped give more opportunities for children with disabilities to participate seeing as how it does not hinder nor physically challenge them in any …show more content…
Students have heavily relied on technology since the 20th century making it easier for them to experience the same learning manners as one would in a classroom. For this reason, a survey conducted towards more than 20,000 college students resulted in only about 40% of students (8,000 students) attending lectures regularly. While this is based on college learners that also rely on work to pay off their education it is still a relatively low number. Professors have turned to use powerpoints and a system that connects them with each student providing students an easier way to experience a classroom lesson through their devices. The 21st century concerning learning environments centers around presenting information professionally to students. Whether students are able to retain the information presented relies on both the way professors are structuring their lesson plans and students relying on the technological face of the topic. After each school year students are becoming more aware of how they learn the best. Because of this, professors are encouraged to use technology in their lesson plans to better satisfy and attract students to their department. In doing so, schools are also providing them with the best assets and tools to reach out for their