Hey Everybody!
Today we will be talking about technology use in the classroom and some of the pros and cons associated with it. Technology is something that is changing everyday and is being implemented in classrooms daily. With that being said, there are many pros and cons of using technology in the classroom.
Some of the pros associated with using technology in the classroom would be:
- Having the ability to co-create with people who are not in the same area as you are.
- For example students being able to work on an assignment while both are at home instead of in the classroom.
- There are so many resources that enhance learning and are able to make it more fun (Himmelsbach 2019)
- An example would be Kahoot which is a game-based learning tool
- Students have access to information at any time they need it
- Using technology allows for instant feedback
- Due to the fact that we live in a digital world, being able to use technology is a life skill (Himmelsbash 2019)
- Technology allows for customized learning
Though with pros come some cons:
- Technology malfunctions
- Technology is expensive, not everyone can afford it
- Can be a distraction when not used properly
- Can allow for cheating
Check out these articles for some more pros and cons of technology use in the classroom:
- https://tophat.com/blog/6-pros-cons-technology-classroom/
- https://www.teachhub.com/pros-cons-technology-classroom
In my opinion the pros outweigh the cons when speaking about use of technology in the classroom. Technology advancements are not something that are going to be stopping any time soon. Therefore it is important to be up to date on new and improved learning ideas that use technology in the classroom.
Thank you for reading!