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Is technology
making education easier? Software such
as voice recognition may be the future’s way of “writing” papers. Note taking software may replace a notepad
and pencil with a tablet and a stylist.
In the not so distant future many other kinds of technology will be introduced
into our classrooms. However, what is
the purpose of the technology? Is it to
make studying easier, more fun, or is it simply something the students will
want to do?
Already software
such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel has changed the lives of students
and teachers for the past 20-15 years.
The days of handwritten papers and hand-drafted spreadsheets, for the
most part, are in the distant past.
PowerPoint has allowed teachers to throw away their growing collection of
handwritten transparent sheets and hot overhead projectors. Now the entire overhead screen can be filled
with color and bold, crisp font.
Graphics such as maps, photos, and videos can also be added to highlight
the lesson. This software has also given
students the ability to give presentations as well.
A lot of
technology can be used to cater to the visual learner. There are many photo editing, clip galleries,
and graphic-centered software that can aid a teacher to enhance their lesson
with great visuals. This includes the
use of videos into lessons. Videos are
not only beneficial to visual learners, but also make what is being taught
relevant when students see what they are being taught in live action.
Technology doesn’t
have to stop in the classroom. Teachers
and/or school districts can setup class or grade webpages. These webpages can include what each subject
is covering, homework and project assignments, a calendar of events, etc. This kind of technology is beneficial to
teacher and students. Students can go
online at any time to see when assignments are due or to print out a study
guide for an upcoming test. A webpage
can also allow parents to understand what is going on in their child’s
classroom.
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