Impact of Techhnology in Elementary Classrooms
This article begins by identifying the many modes that students learn. We as educators are well aware of the different types of learners in our classroom-the question is-do we always teach to those multiple modes of learning? This article highlights the advantages of using "21st Century Technology" on students today. According to this article 72% of the best selling apps on itunes are designed for preschool and elementary school students (Bhaskar, 2013)
The article then goes on to discuss online tools that can benefit children at home. Different apps and tools can actually help children receive documents at home, have assistance with homework, communicate with parents etc. instead of the traditional way of just sending sheets of paper with students.
The one downside and opponents of excessive technology in the classroom states that students may not be as physical in the classroom and life if they are using technology. This can be debunked by downloading apps that encourage kinesthetic movement. The article continues to reiterate that technology isn't replacing instruction-it's enhancing it!
http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/658-impact-of-technology-in-elementary-classrooms
This article I found interesting because technology and personal devices truly are the wave of the future for now. Students are now coming to us having spent much time on ipads and other personal devices and we as educators have a responsibility to continue this valuable way of learning in our classroom. I think it's something that will continue to take convincing, training, and help to acheive.
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