The first part of the assignment is an opinion / experience based question. The second part is a research into the future of education and its relation to IT.
1.From your experience, identify three benefits and three problems technology brings to the classroom.
The 3 benefits that technology brings to the classrooms are it’s easier for teacher to teach (using PowerPoint, assign homework through internet and etc.), easier for student to research for information and easy to update information. Quote
“Computers and varied computer programs are used to develop lesson plans, search the internet for information and activities that can be used in class, and increase a teacher's knowledge and update skills.”
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“Unfortunately, the Internet is also full of garbage and without proper guidance, the wrong knowledge could have been attained and whatever has been learned may have a great impact on the way the person behaves and makes his or her decision throughout his or her life.”
2.Now research online and find three of the newest, hottest most cutting-edge IT "toys" in education.
IPad 2, Kindle , Ipod touch
