Research on the human brain has shown that not all students learn the same way. Some students do well with the traditional method of teaching, but the majority of students do not. In order to reach a number of these students, teachers need to create a variety of learning experiences. Integrating technology into the classroom is a simple way to meet the needs of diverse learners. Technology provides a learning environment that allows students to learn by doing. For example, a student learning Spanish as an elective would benefit from a computer program where they could learn the language at their own pace. They could spend as much time as needed on the computer, without feeling pressured to keep up with other students. By using such programs, a teacher can introduce many teaching methods, rather than teaching the information in one technique to all students. There are many positive aspects of using computer technology in education and if used properly i
Teachers also state “Children who don’t do anything in class will do work on if it’s on a computer.” Many people believe that the reason for this it that some students believe that they are no longer doing work for an authority figure. They are not being forced to keep up with other students; they are working at there own pace.
t has the potential to improve student achievement.
Although, many are speaking out against the role of computer in today’s classrooms. They argue that a school could invest millions of dollars into education technology and it could still be useless. Without training teachers and students how to use this technology could turn into a waste of time and money. Their agreements are based on ifs, not the facts. The majority of schools who are taking the initiative to get their classrooms “wired” are also spending the money to educate their teachers on this technology. The fact is that computer technology in schools has a positive impact on achievement in all subject areas, in all le