Vivian Wall 3˚
More
and more students, particularly in middle school have begun to use smart phones
and tablets for academic purposes. A study done by Verizon showed that one
third of middle school students use these devices for homework. The study also
showed that more African American and Hispanic students use their electronics
for academic purposes than white students do. Beyond just using their
devices to search information on the internet, many of these students are using
special apps with games and activities that help children explore and practice
math and science. While this makes some school teachers and officials nervous,
other schools are using this information to their advantage and utilizing these
new learning possibilities in their classes.
The
hope is that teachers can now use this as an opportunity to further engage
students. Ideally, teachers would incorporate these apps into their curriculum.
Mobile devices could expose students to the kinds of subjects and concepts
teachers are trying to introduce to them in class. It could also create more
learning opportunities for minority students and students from low income families.
Technology has a huge impact on the modern world and if used correctly, it
could be a big force in the education of young people.
This
would greatly impact the dynamic of schools all over the country, including
California. California schools should be aware of these studies and try to find
a way to incorporate it in their classrooms. This could potentially lead to the
modernization of the school system and Californians should be ready to embrace
it or be left behind. It could be an opportunity for students to be more
engaged in their schoolwork. It also would be a chance for schools to open
doors to struggling and minority students. Californians should consider
utilizing these technological possibilities in order to give students new ways
to think and learn.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.