Synthesis Essay On Technology In Schools

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Like humans technology ta has evolved over the years, and as a result, it is not uncommon to see technology being used in our everyday lives. It would be easy to say technology has also made its way into education, but what can technology do to students as we implement the use of technology in schools? There are certain factors that schools need to know about technology for example what effects it will have on students, will it truly help them in their education, will it affect them mentally, or even begin to slowly isolate them. These are some factors that schools should consider before implementing technology in the school system. As a child how did you learn was it through technology or through books? Yes, technology is a beneficial tool to help students learn, but it does not mean that it should take over books like in Empire Highschool in the state of Arizona where students had initiated a school year with no textbooks (Source A). Will this assure that all …show more content…

When children are represented with technology there starts to be some noticeable changes for example (Source C) demonstrated the idea that technology might make it easy for students to attain information, but through this process will they be ready to take on life with the way that they have been taught? I can see this even in my school were I have seen multiple people rely on Chromebooks to look up material that they do not understand instead of asking a teacher to help. Not only do the Chromebooks, cut some teacher-student connection, but it also makes the student rely on the digital device for all the answers to their problems. Schools need to take in mind of the idea of having their students have a device that can limit their own minds to think for themselves or be capable of solving critical problems without relying on technology, and even limit their

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