Effects of Technology in a Classroom

The use of technology in a classroom changes a lot inside that classroom.  As this article from the U.S. Department of Education states, when students use technology in the classroom, students and teachers switch roles in a way.  Students are expected to be more active in their learning, as opposed to having the teacher do everything for them.  Teachers, on the other hand, are no longer the center of attention in the classroom.  Teachers become more of a resource for students if they have any questions while they are producing their end product.

With the increase of technology in the classroom, teachers have reported seeing an increase in motivation and effort from their students.  As a student who has been developing technology projects, I can definitely relate to the motivation that students have with these types of projects.  I take a lot of pride in the work that I put into these projects, because so many people have the potential to view it.  I also enjoy sharing the projects that I create with my parents, as it is a way to show them what I am working on while I'm away at school.

Article Citation:

U.S. Department of Education, Initials. (n.d.). Effects of technology on classrooms and students.  Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html.

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