I think technology is a modern blessing that has become a necessity in the minds of the masses. There is a convenience to technology. After years of development, people have information within seconds, and people are more connected than ever before in the past. But I often wonder is this a healthy direction for us? Are the relationships we maintain through social media and email substantial relationships? When we have information at our finger tips, are we actually learning?
We are missing out on so much when we skip the step of opening a book to learn. When our eyes leave the screen, we are exposed to more information. We see more than the things associated with the search bar, and we experience the pursuit of knowledge.
Students, as technology continues to reach the masses, are becoming evermore plugged into the digital age. There is a push in the pedagogy to introduce and make technology a main component in classrooms, but is this the best practice for our kids?
Digital natives are increasingly leaving behind the days of books and lectures. Eyes are more incessantly attached to screens, be it for socializing, learning, escaping. What I think needs to happen is less technology in the classroom. Students need to be reminded of life without the screens and learn in engaging and personal ways. The personal interaction between a teacher and a student are invaluable, and is best fostered with little or not technology in the classroom.
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