The document discusses the evolution of technology and the learning process. It believes that technology will be made widely available to students and teachers will receive proper training. The role of the teacher is to direct, teach, and monitor, while the role of students is to obey, operate, and learn. Technology can meet all learning styles and allow students to gather and share information more easily. However, funding may be wasted if technology is not used properly, students can be distracted, it is expensive, and over reliance can reduce academic and social skills. The conclusion is that the learning process is changing as technology innovations are introduced in classrooms.

1. THE EVOLUTION
OF TECHNOLOGY
AND THE
LEARNING
PROCESS
J. Prince
Averett University

2. Technology Philosophy
o I believe that technology will be made available to
all students throughout the United States.
o I believe that teachers will have proper training
with technological devices and programs.
o I believe that the use of technology will create a
positive learning experience for all students.

3. Role of the
teacher
Direct
Teach
Monitor
Role of the
Student
Obey
Operate
Learn

4. You may delete this page.
Technology: Advantages
All learning styles are met when students
and machines integrate (Wiles & Bond, 2011).
Students can use computers and other electronic
devices to gather information and formulate ideas.
Communication is strengthened with use of online
sites such as classroom portals, email and digital
textbooks.

5. Technology: Disadvantages
1. Funding is wasted when certain devices such as
the Smart Board are not utilized by teachers
and/or students.
2. Students are distracted by cell phone usage and
social media outlets.
3. Technology is expensive and may not be
available to all school districts.
4. Students lose academic strategies and social
skills with technology.

6. Conclusion
The learning process is changing as new
technological innovations are being introduced
and utilized in the classroom.
Video: “The New Basics: Classroom Technology”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n7f9FYCdqY

7. References
VB Aviator Productions. (2012, October 18). The New
Basics: Classroom Technology [video file]. Retrieved
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n7f9FYCdqY
Wiles, Jon, W., & Bondi, Joseph, C. (2011). Curriculum
development: A guide to practice (8th ed.). Boston,
MA: Pearson Education, Inc.