Should students be allowed to use computers and tablets in classes?



INTRODUCTION

The use of personal technology devices in the classroom is prevalent at colleges and universities. Rather than embracing this trend, some faculty, departments and even entire institutions have started putting limitations on students’ use of personal technology in class.

Technology slowly seems to be taking over many aspects of human society. Education has gradually evolved to incorporate technology in the dissemination of information. This advancement has revolutionized the classroom environment leading to improved grades and learning experiences.

Benefits of Tablets in the Classroom 
  • Easy to use

  •  Direct Communication 

  •  Live knowledge base

  • Personal approach

  •  More cost-effective than textbooks

  •  Faster visualization, quicker reporting

  •  Improving computer skills. Boosting creativity

  •  Hassle-free assessment

  •  Paperless homework

  •  Learning simulations


How technology in the Classroom Improve Student Learning:

  • Technology Prepares Learners for the Future
  • Improved Information Retention Rates.
  • Technology Allows Students to Learn At Their Own Pace
  • Students Connect With Technology.


Conclusion
Tablets prepare students for the future workplace, they give confidence and creative tools unrivalled by traditional classroom infrastructure, and they engage those who are hard to reach and motivate. Last but not least, they just help our kids and ourselves speak the same language – that’s an opportunity you really don’t want to squander.


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