Advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom

2. TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
 Technology has become integrated in the
classroom in so many ways, that we often don't
even think about how we are using it.
 In more and more schools today, technology is
recognized as an instructional tool, not as a
subject of instruction. Still, many educators,
less familiar and less comfortable with
technology than their students, struggle to
integrate a growing list of technology tools into
their regular curriculum.

3. TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROM

4. ADVANTAGES FOR STUDENTS
• It shows them how to use technology to
communicate and collaborate in their future careers.
PREPARES STUDENTS FOR
THE FUTURE
• It helps engage and motivate students in new ways.
INCREASES STUDENTS’
ENGAGEMENT AND
MOTIVATION
•It helps students increase their collaboration skills by
sharing documents and helping others solve on-line
problems.
•It provides students with opportunities to participate in on-
line conferences and other similar activities so they can
share their opinions with many people on the Web.
PROVIDES CURRENT
INFORMATION AND WIDER
ACCESS
• For many students learning becomes more
interesting with virtual lessons, through a video, or
when using a tablet.
MAKES LEARNING MORE
FUN

5. ADVANTAGES FOR TEACHERS
• Teachers can design student-centered lessons by allowing
students to take an active part in the lesson.
• Classroom time can be spent with students asking critical
questions and engaging in creative problema-solving.
IMPROVES
INSTRUCTIONAL
DELIVERY
• Teachers can use technology to meet the individual needs of
students at their their own pace and level.
SUPPORTS
DIFFERENTIATED
INSTRUCTION
• Teachers need to make sure all students can Access the
material being presented.
SUPPORTS UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
PRACTICE

6. DISADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN
THE CLASSROOM

7. CHALLENGES
Distracted
attention
Safety
Fewer face-to-
face
interaction
CHALLENGES
FOR
STUDENTS Cost and time
Constant
updating of
software and
programs
Technology
issues
CHALLENGES
FOR
TEACHERS

8. CONCLUSION
Integrating technology in
education has its advantages and
disadvantages, but proper
implementation might help keep
the drawbacks to a mínimum.
Better planning is necessary.