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Technology & Education - Coggle Diagram
Technology & Education
benefits
Enhances adaptability of learning - students can elect certain applications or functions within applications that suit their personal learning style and needs (Selwyn et al., 2020).
Technology is a part of every students' life, it is ignorant to dismiss its place in the classroom.
Students can learn remotely with ease if, for any reason, they are unable to be present in class
Employment of technology may make studying more fascinating and entertaining (Haleem et al., 2022, pg.276)
Group work extends further than just verbal communication through collaborative tools (Haleem et al., 2022, pg.276)
Reduces paper waste and costs of printing, textbooks, etc.
More time efficient - students can search keywords online instead of looking through books and teachers can assess work from their own device
Its inclusion in the classroom prepares students for the future world of work, where technology will play a 'critical role' (Haleem et al., 2022, pg.276)
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Can facilitate feedback from the teacher - perhaps feedback loop or SWOT analysis could be undertaken by the student
easy access to information and improved presentation of this information (Haleem et al., 2022, pg.277)
Increases student participation - the student who might not raise their hand to answer a question in class might submit an anonymous answer via vevox, mentimeter, etc.
Technology facilitates self-paced learning - this differentiates for students of every ability, those who are of higher ability can progress through the content while students who have extra needs do not feel pressured to rush their work. This will also lessen anxiety felt by students, which facilitates scaffolding (Yildiz & Celik, 2020).
Student work is easier stored and shared, compared to perhaps, a group brainstorm completed on a loose sheet.
drawbacks
Robotic essay graders - although they are efficient, they lack the critical analysis of a human and cannot measure creative expression (The Three Laws of Ed-Tech Robotics: Audrey Watters at TEDxNYED, 2013).
Students are sick of using their personal devices for education purposes and may be experiencing digital burnout
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Costs of hardware and broadband may make the use of technology inaccessible for some learners, making it more likely for students who live in rural areas or who come from low income families to fall behind their peers.
Poor vision and backache are associated with students who use technology frequently (Haleem et al., 2022, pg.277)
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Integration of new technology into lessons in a way that is 'meaningful' and 'educationally sound' may pose a challenge for some educators (Giddens, 2006, pg.731).