Technology in todays classroom

Technology surrounds us in today’s society. It touches almost every part of our daily lives, from the phones we carry to the cars we drive. With new advancements being made daily, technology will become increasingly more important in our lives. However, is the place for this new and advancing technology in the classroom? Technology provides students more accessibility to information and resources, as well as increasing their opportunities to continue their education. However, everything has two sides and with the positive aspects of allowing technology in the classroom, there are also negative aspects that need to be taken into consideration. When students being to rely on technology to complete tasks such as basic math and spelling, they lose the ability to perform these tasks on their own. Although technology in the classroom does have disadvantages, it has many more positive advantages and can be very beneficial to students and teachers. Allowing technology in the classroom greatly increases students’ accessibility to information vital to their learning path. Students with access to the internet will have more and easier access to a variety of information resources, such as published articles, studies, and data. The internet harbors a wealth of knowledge for students to discover and learn. Technology does not just increase student’s access to information but it also increases when and where students can use this information. With more courses offering applications you can download to a smartphone or tablet, students can study anywhere anytime. Technology also allows students, who may not otherwise be able, to continue their education. Online classes allow students to continue their education while still maintaining a full time job or raising a family. Technology in the classroom will also help prepare students for the workforce. In this day and age, when technology is such an important part of our lives, having an understanding of technology and how it