The Pro’s and Con’s

of Technology
in the Classroom

LRC-320 Group 10
Presentation By:
Eli Besser
Crystal Riesgo
Christopher Harris
Carolina Alonzo
Why is Technology Important
in
a Classroom Setting?
• Technology in the
classroom setting
enhances the
learning
environment, for
both the teacher and
the student.

• Technology in the
classroom setting
also influences
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 How is the Innovation of
Technology Beneficial In a
•
Classroom Setting?
Technology provides immediate and current
information for both teachers and students. For
example, research material will not be outdated
or inaccessible.

• Technology prepares students for the innovated

and rapidly change world. For example,
technology has been incorporated in every level
of profession. In effect, students will be
prepared to utilize such technologies in their
everyday lives and future professions.

• Students engagement with technology will enable

student to communicate effectively through mass
Technology in the Classroom
Changes Roles of Student
o and Teacher
Forces Students to participate in
a more active way

o
Teacher is no longer center of
attention
-New role as facilitator
-Creates a cooperative learning
environment between student
and teacher
 Technology Increases
Motivation and Self
Esteem
o Different set of challenges compared
with traditional classroom setting

o Because of the cultural value placed

on technology, self esteem is often
increased when skills are mastered

o Use of technology in the classroom is

often a valuable tool for students who
perform poorly in conventional
situations
 Too Easily Distracted by the
Internet
 The internet is such a vast source of
information, some of which is
entertaining but does not improve the
education of a student.

 Too many times we see children and

adults alike completely distracted by
websites. For example, YouTube and
Facebook.

 While the internet has plenty of great

sources for quality information,
especially with countless e-books, it can
easily distract the student and even the
teacher.
What About Imagination Skills?

 The overuse of technology in

the classroom gives less
opportunity for the individual to
use his or her imagination.

 There is less opportunity for

students to observe, analyse,
or problem solve if an
instructor is giving them
everything on an overhead
projector or smart board.

 When a lesson is easily

accessible through technology
 Weigh Some Costs…
 $$$  Technology availability can costs thousands of dollars
for a school district where this technology can be
considered obsolete in less then a years time.

 Depending of the cognitive stages of the pupils,

 Interaction technology may not be the proper educational tool. At
and critical learning stages students need a multi-sensory
Stimulus? approach that technology is unable to fulfill.

 Although in some cases it is appropriate, unless

instructors are using technology effectively,
 Properly
technology can become a crippling tool for students
trained and for teachers.
teachers?
 Technology as an Instructional Crutch
When Is Too Much Too Much
When is too much,
o Teachers can become too
reliant on technology to do
their teaching for them.

o This can severely affect

the students who need
individual attention or
those who have specific
learning needs.

o Although a large portion

I believe quality education can be enhanced by
technology; it is not defined by it. –Cuban 1998 of students are visual
learners some still need
more reinforcement then
 
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