Engaging students through technology offers benefits like personalized learning, improved collaboration, and access to vast resources.
Technology can tailor lessons to different learning styles, make learning more interactive, and better prepare students for a technologically-driven workforce.
Pros of using technology:
· Personalized and tailored learning experiences to match individual student needs and pace, supporting different learning styles.
· Enhanced engagement and motivation:
· Improved facilitation and collaboration among students, performing projects and assignments more effectively.
· Access to resources:
· Preparation for future careers:
Downsides include increased distractions, potential for over-reliance and cheating, and widening the digital divide. It also presents challenges such as screen-related health issues and technical difficulties.
Cons of using technology:
Distractions: Devices provide easy access to non-educational content.
Over-reliance and potential for laziness:
Widening the digital divide:
Reduced face-to-face interaction:
Health concerns: An increase in screen time can contribute to health problems such as eye strain, sleep issues, and sedentary behavior.
Potential for cheating: