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The purpose of this study was to examine K-12 educators’ perceptions regarding the use of technology devices in the classroom, the benefits and drawbacks of the use of technology in education, and particularly the impact on students’ learning. For the purpose of this study, technology included only educational technology, i.e. internet
This study examines the advantages and disadvantages of using leading information technology to teach primary and lower secondary school students. The study sample consisted of 50 students between the ages of 11 and 14. The questionnaire included four types of scientific research questions, consisting of discovery, descriptive, explanatory, and ...
The attribute of convenience is cited as the foremost advantage to online learning. Students are finding themselves in situations in which they would rather choose the convenience of online learning over the face time required of the brick and mortar classrooms. The convenience of online learning allows for fast access to instructors and peers ...
The research revealed that students use information technology effectively Over 80% of students use the Internet and benefit from its many advantages, especially in getting new information and communicating with people. On the other hand, information technology hurts concentration in class and consumes a significant amount of time.
This collection of articles address three themes: the growing research supporting the belief that technology in education makes a difference for student learning; innovative ways to use technology in teaching; and firsthand accounts of schools that have successfully implemented technology in their classrooms.
Technology is often touted as the savior of education (Collins & Haverson, 2009). However, is technology the panacea that it is made out to be? This paper is an extended conversation among a group of faculty members at three different universities and their attitudes and beliefs about technology and education.
Technology is perhaps the strongest factor shaping the educational landscape today. Many school districts are showing support for increased levels of technology in the classroom by providing hardware such as tablets and computers, enhancing internet connectivity, and
Educational technology is an inclusive term for both the material tools and processes, and the theoretical foundations for supporting learning and teaching. Educational technology is not restricted to advanced technology but is anything that enhances classroom learning in the utilization of blended, face-to-face, or online learning. [12]