A type of modern technology should be provided to the students in the classrooms at school. The next few paragraphs will explain how modern technology, such as iPads and Mac computers, can help students in classrooms learn at their own pace and be able to keep better track of notes or assignments. It will explain how modern technology can help improve students’ scores on tests, mid-terms, and finals. In addition, it will explain why using LoudCloud systems into the curriculum is a high-quality choice. Therefore, iPads or personal laptops should be provided by the district to the students at Jackson High School because it would help improve their academics significantly.
To begin with, using an iPad can help students track their assignments, take notes, and study for tests and finals for their classes. Teachers can also give lessons and keep track of what students are working on, and it will help them stay more organized than using a regular computer monitor. “There are also three iWork applications that help students and teachers put together professional-looking documents, presentations, etc. One of the iWork applications called Pages is a strong word processor with easy-to-use layout tools and a large screen keyboard. The second is the Keynote application, which lets students construct presentations with outstanding animations and effects. The third is the Numbers application, which lets students and teachers make compelling and stand out spreadsheets in minutes. The iPad will also let students or teachers print anything they want from it” (Apple).
In addition, using the iPad makes it easy for students to stay on schedule by showing a view of all the days, weeks, months, or list views of the calendar. Students are able to s...
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Technology plays a very important role in today’s society. Everyone has a smart phone and we crave the latest and greatest televisions, computers, cell phones and tablets. Some of these include iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung Smart watches and the new Google Glass. More and more schools are using technology in their teaching methods including our own one-to-one program at Oxon Hill High School where each student received a Samsung Google Chromebook. Technology should be used in school’s curriculum and instruction because of improved communication, innovations to come and convenience to both the students and the teachers.
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devices in almost every classroom. Technology enhances learning, boosts confidence, and eliminates geographical limitations. Technology enriches learning by being able to come in different forms and do different things. "For lessons traditionally done with a paper and pencil, we now were able to do them in color, with animation, and with more depth and complexity"(McCollum). Teachers are now able to help stu...
Students have been besieged by technology. A study done in 2012 of “211 undergraduate students shed some light on how students use technology to engage or disconnect from the class room experience. Of the students surveyed, 210 have laptops and of those, 84 do not use them in class. One student does not have a laptop. Only 8.5% of the students have iPads and of those who do, over half do not use them in class” (La Roche 48). This shows technology is very abundant in students’ lives, and technology is vital to everyone. For most students that do not have a laptop or iPad, they can get internet access on a smart phone.
Some of these same opponents make us aware that there are other limitations to having devices such as the iPad in the classroom. One limitation is the cost. Those who argue about the cost make a reasonable argument. A device alone could be anywhere from 200-500 dollars. This cost is before even considering the cost of apps or accessories that are needed to get the best use in the classroom. Some may argue that children can not learn information like they do from a textbook. There is also the issue that some people may believe that reading ability may decrease because student wouldn’t be reading to learn any longer. In a study done by the Department of Education, it was found that if we incorporate such technology in the classroom, it does not influence the amount of learning that takes place in the classroom, but it did increase the level of engagement of the students (Means, Toyama, Murphy, Bakia & Jones, 2010). With attributing student engagement to the use of apps and technology in the classroom, others argue that although students are engaged, the novelty effect must come into play at some point. It is argued tha...
Today’s world is constantly evolving and technological advances are surfacing it seems like every few weeks. Apple has produced the country’s most popular devices and the question has arose whether or not iPads are effective in the classroom. This research project will thoroughly entail the pros of implementing an iPad in the learning environment. As for my personal take on the debate, I side with modernizing education in order to keep up with technology and to preserve the student’s enjoyable learning environment.
Almost everyone attends a school at one time in their life whether the classroom includes technology or not. Research shows that technology isn’t used as often as one might think. The article, “High Access and Low use of technology in High School Classrooms” illustrates the use of technology by stating that only one in ten of elementary and middle school teachers are daily users of computers (Cuban, Kirkpatrick, Peck). Most schools now have classrooms that use technology throughout the entire class time and even at home to do homework. Although some people might agree with the use of technology in class, it is more harmful to the students than useful. It can cause many distractions, it can be difficult to use and can take away from learning time.
Tablets and iPads are being used in elementary schools to advance the technology in classrooms. Some say that these devices are being used in classrooms because elementary students in this generation are already using these devices at home for learning. Schools all over the United States have begun to carry out million dollar plans to supply their students with Microsoft, Apple, and Samsung electronic “notebooks”. Many schools have hopped on the bandwagon and decided to incorporate iPads and Tablets into their curriculum. Middle and high schools have introduced the idea of using tablets and iPads but only as an alternative to carrying big books. Elementary schools have no legitimate reason to use these expensive devices. Unlike middle and high schools, these devices will only serve as a distraction to young students. iPads and Tablets should not be used in elementary classrooms for learning purposes because they create a distraction, eliminate the traditional ways of learning, include applications that may not portray the right ideas, and there are many difficulties that come with electronic devices.
Technology is becoming more and more dominant in our society.Everyday upgrades are being made and new innovations are being discovered. Technology is all around us whether we want it to be or not: it is the vehicles we drive, it can be found in our homes, and can even be found in the grocery store.Every place we look there is some type of technology.I believe technology has had a major impact on our school systems and is still impacting it today.There are those who do not agree, though, that technology has impacted our schools.Eric Gormly writes, “In fact, many theorists point out the overall impact of technology on education has been quite small, manifesting little discernible change in the classroom.” [1]Yes, there are some schools that are not as advanced as others, but many of them do have a significant amount of technology in them.I find it fascinating that so much technology has been incorporated into our classrooms, but I believe that, even with all of the positive aspects that are associated with technology, there are some negative and even dangerous aspects that should be taken into account.I will be sharing some of the equipment that has been used in the schools, how both the students and the teachers use the equipment, and also the positive and negative effects that technology has had on our schools.
Technology in the classroom has become a greatly debated topic. With the introduction of e-textbooks and tablets, some schools have inspired a new excitement to learn by the use of tablets in the classroom. The use of tablets in classrooms is not only sparking excitement, it is a more effective way to teach students. While tablets are becoming more popular for personal use, the most promising area for tablets is in the classroom (Bonds-Raacke 235). Tablets do not just benefit students, they also assist teachers. Tablets are more effective than textbooks in the classroom due to student attentiveness, more current learning, and the ease of meeting students’ needs.
Dunbar then gives some details about how students will use the iPads. Instead of confining iPad use to the classroom, students will be allowed ...
As more people began to access the Internet through smart phones and tablets rather than laptops and computers, it is not a surprise that they would also want to transform the American education system by bringing tablets into classrooms. In fact, a few schools around the country have already replaced textbooks with tablets and have seen improvements in students’ standardized test scores. Using tablets instead of textbooks is not only convenient and helpful, but it can also reduce the amount of paper wastes in school. However, it is not a good idea to completely transform textbooks with tablets with the current technology, for it can not only be damaging to the environment and costly to set up, but also might not be effective in improving K-12 education in the long run.
The use of iPads in the school setting is new and a novelty. The approach employed was based on the idea that many students see using iPads as enjoyable and a privilege and enjoy the change that this may offer aside from the normal environment for the subject.
Furthermore, the learning process is easily enhanced when technology is used. First, with Internet access in each classroom, it allows the teacher to access massive amounts of information in just a few seconds. This information can be given to the students in a clear, easy to read format as it is projected onto the screen. With such easy access to information, students are able to learn more in a smaller time span, while teachers are able to be more efficient in how they teach. This makes the education a person gets from their school more valuable for their money; and money is important as college costs continue to rise.
Modern technology has made it so much easier to obtain educational information for classroom or homework assignments. It offers educational games that stimulate the brain and help children who have difficulties focusing on traditional teaching and learning procedures. College students are even taking advantage of online courses that many colleges are offering as an alternative to physically attending classes. Advances in technology and computers will continue to play an important role in education for many generations to come.