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Isaiah Alexander
Emily Litle
English 121001
05/11/2018
Technology is one of the most important resources in the world today. It provides our
world with all sort of help; whether it be in the home, in the workplace or even school. It is
implemented more each day because it is believebelived that the future is going to be massively
tech-savvy and we need to learn to adapt. Commented [LE1]: Finish statement to show why
In this paper, however, the importance and effectiveness of technology in the classroom Commented [LE2]: Do not reference the paper. You can
reference the research and that it covers the importance of
technology.
is discussed. The use of technology in all levels of education is highly important. This prepares
children for the world after school, it makes them feel more comfortable because they are used to Commented [LE3]: Grammar error: comma splice
having technology constantly at their finger tips, it helps reduce time consumption because it is
faster to do work with technology rather than the traditional method. It assists in the engagement
of student because they are usually motivated and more enthusiastic to use the technology.
However, technology in the classroom does not only have benefits for the students it
helps in teaching to; reduces the problem of shortage of materials, it helps them bring across
their message better with visual representation and it saves time in correction of work and rapid
the classroom. The intent is to get people to understand the importance of it and helps increase
the implementation of it all over the world to increase production. Commented [LE5]: Also needed to include why these
sources were chosen over the many other you could have
included.
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Costley, Kevin C., associate professor. The Positive Effects of Technology on Teaching and
is essential if we are to make a lasting impact on how students learn. The author uses various
studies and well known people to provide information on the effectiveness of technology for
teaching and learning. The research main focus is implementation of technology in classroom all
around the world. The article is handy in my research because it discusses how useful technology Commented [LE7]: Needs developed more. What sort of
implementations does it cover? What are the benefits of it?
Are there any drawbacks to the article’s research? Need to
can be in schools. The main limitation comes from the research that is done through-out the provide a better picture of the article’s main points.
article which is generalization because the studies that are done is only done on selective few and
can not be said for everyone. The article is going to be used to help provide examples from the Commented [LE8]: Develop. Why is it still going to be
useful if the points have limitations?
research to prove my point of the effectiveness of technology.
In this article, Grinager discusses the use of technology in education provides students
with technology literacy, information literacy, capacity for life-long learning and other skills
necessary for the 21st century workplace. The author uses data from many credible sources and
known individuals to explain how education technology leads to improved student achievement. Commented [LE10]: Develop: provide a few examples
from the source
The research focuses on assessing students behavioral patterns as long as teachers own. This Commented [LE11]: What does it say about those
respective behavioral patterns?
article is useful to my research because as stated in it; a growing body of evidence demonstrates
that technology is an effective means for addressing educational needs, goals and requirements.
The disadvantage of this research is that the research that was done was done on few students
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and not all so that it is a generalize study. In conclusion, the research that was done can be done
on a wider scale to get a better view point on all students however, the research that is done is
generally accurate thus far. This arcticle is the foundation of my research because it explains the Commented [LE12]: How? Explain.
effective technology has on students and teachers in the class despite the limitations.
Lytle, Ryan. staff writer. Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom. U.S.
In this article, Ryan Lytle discusses how emerging technology has positive impact in the
classroom. The writer uses data gained through observation and surveys to try to identify the
positive impact of technology in the classroom. The research stresses on showing the behavior of
students to the change of technology in the classroom environment. The article is going to be Commented [LE14]: Develop. How does behavior
change?
useful to my research because it shows real life proof of what happens in different part of the
world when technology is applied. The limitations to this article is that generalization can occur
because it is not proven to be the same results all over the world only for where it was done.
However, in conclusion the author states that the teachers should stay with the materials that
makes them comfortable because the material never gets old if you’re delivering it effectively.
This article is going to be used to show how in different parts of the world that technology do
have positive impacts on classroom however, it does not state just bare facts but shows the
Work Cited
Costley, Kevin C., associate professor. The Positive Effects of Technology on Teaching and
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED554557.pdf.
http://www.ncsl.org/portals/1/documents/educ/item013161.pdf
Lytle, Ryan. staff writer. Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom. U.S. News
schools/articles/2011/07/14/study-emerging-technology-has-positive-impact-in-
classroom