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Are Computers Better To Use Than Paper In Schools? - Coggle Diagram
Are Computers Better To Use Than Paper In Schools?
Hook
90% of students prefer computers over paper and it also gives students a bit more freedom and personal responsibility.
Did you know that on average a human blinks 20 times a minute but, when using a computer humans only blink 7 times a minute.
School can be really hard for students so why make it harder for them? Computers are proven to make life easier for students.
History and Background
1.6 Billion dollars is spent annually in the United States alone.
The first computer ever made was called ENIAC ( Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) and was built in 1946.
The first computer ever used in schools was in 1980 and was used to teach basic programming.
Specialized Info
Alberta Learning has mandated that students from kindergarten to grade 12 be prepared to use technology like computers.
Computers and other tech are used in 97% of schools in Calgary.
The top 3 countries that use tech in school the most is the UK, USA and Australia.
Argument 1: Computers are excellent for organization.
Calanders
Setting Reminders
Using computers to organize your work makes stuff harder to lose.
Google Slides
Google Docs
Argument 2: Computers make work easy to access
Makes writing easier using tools such as spellcheck.
All information is at your fingertips.
You can keep all your work in the same place.
Thesis
Computers should be used in all schools more often than paper because they are helpful, easy to work with and fun.
Computers should be used in all schools because they are excellent for organization , easy to access, and create motivation.
Argument 3: Computers are great for motivation.
Does not expose individual knowledge.
Allows students to learn with pleasure.
Generates group dynamics.