Did you know that students/children socialize and get smarter using the internet!
Students tend to talk more on the internet instead of reality, also students use resources like Youtube and Khan Academy to get smarter if they don't understand a subject.
Therefore, children/students get more socialized/smarter while they are using the internet. Many students/children use many apps to get social/smart.
Students/children use many apps for them to get more social/smarter. students use apps like Youtube, Khan Academy, Quizlets to get more smarter and they start learning this technique on their own. usually, these apps help students with their learning and understanding so much better. “Learners can be active makers and shapers of their own learning. They should be supported in using technologies of their own choice.”
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Children do tend to get smarter/social on the internet and most of the students to use apps to get social/smarter like Instagram, khan academy, twitter, Quizlet, youtube and many
Does the internet make us smarter or dumber is a question that has been asked more frequently, especially when referring to my generation. In Nicholas Carr’s article “Does the Internet Making Us Smarter or Dumber?” he adamantly believes that the internet is in fact making us dumber with its various distractions, hindering cognitive development, and affecting our knowledge retention. He supports his belief with studies such as the one conducted at a university where students were divided and only half were allowed to use their computers during class while the others were not (Carr,22) . The outcome showed that those who did not use the internet did better on the tests (22). After reading this article it made me ask the question myself and I believe that the internet is making me smarter in certain ways and dumber in others.
A study done by Stanford said that when children spend more time with their technology instead of using that time for face-to-face communication, their social skills might decrease. A professor from Stanford University, Clifford Nas...
“We believe that technology has the power to transform the classroom. It can pave new ways of thinking. New ways of sparking ideas. Yet the foundation never changes: A dedication to learning that’s always been part of our DNA. We’ve been proud to work alongside educators and students to reinvent what it means to
This is the search-and-learn environment kids are involved in today. Now, when they want to know certain things they are only a search away from learning. This also gives students the ability to get an answer to a question they may feel uncomfortable asking in class. If a teacher uses a term they don’t understand, they can find the answer discretely, and without interrupting the class. Another argument made by this group would be that social learning is a great way for students to share information, thoughts and ideas on a subject. Students who may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may blossom and flourish when planted in a social learning situation made possible by digital devices. Electronic devices in the classroom can enhance the learning experience by providing instant video access. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, man’s first step on the moon, and presidential speeches are made more real and easier to digest in the form of instant video availability. Something else that is usually talked about is the fact that many children will mainly be exposed to the interests of their parents. With Internet access, children can be exposed to a world of creative ideas outside of their bubble. They can learn another language, or teach themselves how to draw, knit, or play chess. They have access to an endless array of options available, not just to help them learn, but to gain skills
With all the social networking apps and chat apps, kids are starting to use those more than actual face to face interactions. They find it easier just to text someone how to do something instead of meeting up with them as having them explain it to them in person. With having face-to-face interactions, “students can form friendships and relationships with their peer” according to the article “5 Problems with Technology in the Classroom” by Heick.
In this point, Kuroki points out that there is an argument against the use of technology, however she states, “children can express themselves through social media or the Internet, and this is connecting [sic] to have a motivation for their studies and learning (Kuroki, 3).” This is a non-sequtir because it does not follow with the idea of developing skills and its positive impact on the learning of young children. Instead, this point illustrates the ability of young children to use social media, such as, Facebook at a young age that may cause a distraction to their learning. This can further be supported by a study that states, “exam results of those who used the social networking site while working, even if it was on in the background, were 20 per cent lower than non-users (Fleming)” or even another study that found “middle school, high school and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades (American Psychological Association).” Both these researches counter Kuroki’s points about technology being beneficial for the purpose of acquiring new learning skills for young children since it may impact their academic
I want my students to have the full benefits of me as a teacher and I believe learning about different educational theories will help me be a better teacher. In particular from this article I will take away that teachers are needed to help rear students to the right information and help them focus on what information is reliable. I also will take in consideration my own techniques as a student. I am guilty of multitasking during assignments and even “googlification”. I think the internet has benefited my generation in many ways but has also done a disservice on real research. I hope as a future teacher to really teach my students to research and find valid, reliable, and understanding information of the internet. A teacher in this new generation must adapt to the technology available to students and realize they will be using these resources. I hope to find a balance in my classroom between technology, self-educating, and learning
Numerous people praise the Internet and its ability to educate young people. More and more schools are switching to online learning to help children academically. Studies have shown that educational games can help children’s visual intelligence skills (Subrahmanyam, Kaveri, et al. 128). Similarly, some research has found that computer use helps kids in their alphabet recognition, language, early mathematical knowledge and learning (Bremer 412). Contrastly, homework may contribute to academic and intellectual benefits, but the gains are relatively small compared to the negative effects of the Internet on mental health (Shields, Margie, and Behrman 10). Other research has shown that computers alone are not a sufficient replacement of actual teachers and classrooms. Several studies show the Internet to be a hindrance when it comes to academic achievement and cognitive development. Even computer learning software has been know to smite creativity (Bremer
With new up and coming technology entering the school system a question rises, do students actually learn better from computers and the internet? This debate can go either way if the arguer uses certain examples, however when looking at the evidence technology helps students learn more than before without access to computers. This statement can BE backed by looking at schools that don’t have internet access or the ones that run completely behind a computer screen. Examine test scores of different schools, looking at grades, student participation, and passing rate of schools. Also looking at online schools as well, how do they compare to public schools with and without internet access. When looking at all this information one can determine that computers and internet access helps students learn better and faster.
Children of all ages everywhere these days seem to only depend on the internet. The internet is an amazing creation, but people take advantage of it. Since there is internet there is access to all kinds of social media, games, and all sorts of other things. However, because of today’s society internet is one of the only things kids use and go on, whether it’s go on Facebook for hours or watch ridiculous videos on YouTube, the internet is taking a negative turn towards children, their brains, smartness, and attitude. Despite helpful or early learning programs, the internet does not make children smarter.
The Impact of the Internet on Education A dusty, one-bedroom schoolhouse on the edge of a village. An overworked teacher trying to manage a room full of boisterous children. Students sharing schoolbooks that are in perpetual short supply, crammed in rows of battered desks. Children worn out after long treks to school, stomachs rumbling with hunger.
Since social networking sites was introduced, to communicate with friends and family has become easy when you have access to the internet. The Internet has given us the ability to connect with people from all over the world with a few clicks of a button. Where you can easily send information to a friend or get information from the internet. Social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook, Youtube, Skype and others have attracted millions of users who mostly have integrated these sites into their daily practices. This, people will take a lot of time on this site to upload or download, information about their career or academic work. People always go online at any time, chat with friends, watch movies online, do some research. Social networking site has become a habit for some people, they find it difficult to learn for an hour without logging into a site next network. Some people have become very smart because they are getting information from this website. Why there has been very poor in academics, as it is easy to get information about any materials for assignments.
In total the Internet has not only increased the amount of learning possibilities in the classroom but it has created infinite amounts of learning opportunities for students and teachers.
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The effect can been seen on the society as people now hide behind screens and tend to have limited face to face commutation. It’s also ironic that many relationships were built through online chatting and later were disappeared without people meeting one another in reality. Perhaps, one of the most downsides of Social media is the weakening of the bond between family members. In other words, the overuse of technology such as laptops and smartphones have negatively affected healthy relationships and led to isolation, depression and psychological conditions due to the lack of support between family members. Education wise, social media is believed to be one of the reasons behind the drop in educational level and standard among teenagers and children. The great amount of time they spend on social medial is likely to affect their intelligence as the brain become lazier in memory and information processing. In addition, Students are now totally reliant on “google” to find the answer for their research assignments or a question in their homework before attempting it by themselves. Unfortunately, social media has also led to decrease in spelling and grammar skills between students and children as many depend on ‘autocorrect’’ to check the spelling of their words and finish their sentences. Additionally, Moreover people became motionless because they are ignoring the real nature of speaking or writing,