I believe that with the many technological advances that have been made throughout history computers have made life easier. I believe that computers have changed the world, as a lot of things can now be done through computers. A person can find a computer everywhere – at school, at work, and at home. A lot of a person’s daily activities either involve the use of or depend on information from a computer. I believe the educational environment is one of the most important places where the computer is placed.
With advancements in technology, some students have chosen to complete their schoolwork through the Internet, rather than in traditional classrooms. Those who support a traditional classroom approach to learning argue that it provides more of an opportunity for students to interact with the teacher and other students. Those who feel that learning over the Internet is better argue that it allows students to learn anytime and anywhere they choose. Do you feel education is better provided in traditional classrooms or when offered over the Internet? Write an essay to be read by a classroom teacher in which you persuade the reader that either traditional classroom education or Internet-based learning is better.With advancements in technology, some students have chosen to complete their schoolwork through the Internet, rather than in traditional classrooms.
And it seems that the computer literacy is very important which particularly effect contemporary young people’s mental development. This essay will explore how to properly operate a computer, and what pros and cons they will bring. Contemporary computers are multimedia machines with sophisticated audio capabilities to accompany the video displays (Jewitt 2006cited in Jack J. Hourcade•Howard P. Parette Jr. •Nichole Boeckmann • Craig Blum 2010 p485). It is true that variety of audio outputs are widely used in schools and colleges that they have become an essential feature of modern education. (Bitter and Pierson 2005 cited in Jack, Howard., Jr, Boeckmann, & Blum, 2010).
There are many students who have difficulty learning in a typical classroom setting because they have problems translating what is said and processing it in their brains. Most people retain more of what is being taught if they read it. Reading is a brain stimulator and I believe that it is of the greatest importance to a human being. Online schooling is a big part of the future of education. As we move forward, the benefits of online education to all professions will be a great achievement once it’s mastered.
Psychologically, understandings of cognitive development are mostly based on Piaget and Vygotky’s theories. The Use of computer is beneficial to a child’s cognitive development in both Piaget and Vygotsky’s’ sense. Piaget argues that children are innately, gifted learners, they are active constructers of their own knowledge through interaction with the environment. Access to computer allows children the opportunity to explore, to engage actively with the environment, thus enables them to have control over their own learning (Mccarrick & Li, 2007, 82-3). One study result showed that children age 3-5 who have access to computer at home scored significantly better in readiness skill test than those don’t have computer at home.
People are also able to distribute information to a lot of people in very little time. Because of its convenience, a large number of people use the internet on a daily basis. The internet is a very wonderful tool for children to use as long as it is being used responsibly. But what happens when it starts being used irresponsibly? When it is used irresponsibly, it fluctuates into a dangerous tool to use.
This is fun for the students to do, and they can post short stories, poems, class homework, and many personally created activities. The internet can also give teachers a chance to post websites that will give students their grades, homework, study guides, and necessary information for the particular class. Smart boards are also very useful tools which give the teacher multiple ways to share their information. They are great for demonstrations, can accommodate different learning styles, and gives internet uses if computers are limited. Although the expand of technology in the past couple years is very beneficial and time saving, there are also some concerns I have about the growth.
Some examples of different technology to increase education success are computers, audio players, smartphones ect. Computers these days can do just about anything you desire. They are used for education almost all the time for test taking, essays and research. Laptops are very convenient for students on the go and also gives the person full access to learn on the go. The use of audio is well known in education and has been used for decades.
This is extremely beneficial for the children as they were learning through play whilst enhancing their knowledge both in school and at home which improves results and higher achievement. The interactive whiteboard gives lessons a different outlook to the traditional method of chalk and talk as it helps aid visual learners whilst giving opportunity for class discussions and positive behaviour. Using the Interactive whiteboard gives a lot more opportunities for teachers to present their lesson plans, making it more motivating and interesting for the children and helps keep them more focused and interested in what their being taught. It is clear that ICT in schools when used appropriately is a positive resource for both teachers and children and will continue to benefit children’s personalised learning throughout the curriculum. Bibliography Duffy, J.
Education: Cyber Charter Schools vs. Public School When most people think of education, they think about “brick and mortar” schools, or public schools. Another option, homeschooling, is quickly becoming an acceptable form of education in today’s world. Advancements in technology make it easier to home school your children. There are cyber schools, also called charter schools that you can enroll your children in. The debate over which is better for your children is a heated debate.