What are the benifits of using technology in the classroom?

Here is a short video clip that provides 10 reasons as to why technology in education is essential.

As a student training to become a teacher I believe a challenging question needs to be asked. Should technology be used in the classroom? The answer is yes! After studying this module it has opened my eyes to the importance of using technology as an educational tool. One of the most important benefits of using technology in the classroom is that it can help prepare students to become successful members to the future workforce. Through using technology in the classroom students are more engaged, more motivated, and more excited whilst learning. I believe collaboration can be developed through the use of technology. Collaboration is the process of working with others to complete a task and achieve common goals. Through the use of technology children can work together to solve problems and complete tasks through an alternative method.

Through the use of technology children can interact socially and communicate various ideas through pictures, animations, games and core subject websites. Children can work through worksheets and activities together. Technology allows the child to be in control, rather than the lessons being led by the teacher. The child has the opportunity to independently research and learn for themselves. This approach makes learning far more interesting for children. As a child I never had the opportunity to use technology in lessons. the I.T. equipment was gathering dust at the back of the classroom. However, throughout this module I have learnt how to use blogging as a means of revision and learning, and I believe the same can be done in the classroom environment. We spend so much time trying to prevent children using technology but in today's society technology is a never ending product of opportunity, this is a perfect reason as to why it should be incorporated in the classroom. Using technology in the classroom will support four key components of learning;  Active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. Technology plays a crucial role in education nowadays, and it's about time education moves towards bigger and better things.