10 Reasons Todays Students NEED Technology in the Classroom

10 Reasons Todays Students NEED Technology in the Classroom

People are wary of technology in the classroom because its seen in a negative light. Technology is seen as a distraction rather than a tool or the cost and infrastructure needs seem too lofty a task to take on. However, our world is becoming more and more automated, in order to succeed students will need to know how to use technology as more than just an entertainment device and apply it to learning.

We, as educators, want to set our students up for future success as much as possible. Preparing them to use technology purposefully will help them succeed in future careers. Technology also allows to more differentiated learning for students of all styles of learning. And while they are given the opportunity to learn in their own way, they are able to stay on track with their classmates as well as interact or collaborate with them. Technology in the classroom could be used to create a more engaging environment and can connect students to richer and new content that couldn't previously be provided to the students. Technology in the classroom can also be a great catalyst for understanding and practicing responsibility. The student has to learn digital responsibility, the importance of an appropriate online presence, but also general responsibility for property. It also encourages the teacher to break out of a passive lecturer role and become fully engaged with the students learning.

The second concern that many have when talking about integrating technology into the classroom is the logistical concerns, wifi infrastructure and cost. The article advocates putting a lot of forethought into systems and technology chosen so it can be integrated seamlessly.