Bill Gates explains
Why Classroom Technology Is Failing Students And Teachers.
By: Amy X. Wang
In this article Bill
Gates is posted a question on Reddit to the effect that although
technology has improved it seems as though K-12 education has
remained the same; how should schools adapt with technology to meet
the needs of future? Bill Gates response was seemingly well thought
and developed explaining that technology has been helpful to students
who don't struggle with traditional learning. Gates claims that the
modern teacher is not often told what they do well. Gates explains
that many new cutting edge gadgets (Ipads) can be helpful but are
often misunderstood how to be implemented. Gates states that
effective use of technology should be personalized towards the
student engaging for the struggling learners. Gates goes further
stating, “If they don’t feel the material is relevant or they
don’t have a sense of their own ability they can check out too
easily.” Gates although a rich silicon valley tycoon is seemingly
very cognizant of the state and pitfalls of education. I think that
all educators need to go out of their way to show students that the
material is relevant and useful in real life. Technology should be
personalized to engage all learners!
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