The use of technology
or media during a lesson hour can influence students, teacher and the process
of learning. Technology can assist teachers and accelerate students’ learning
by using teaching tools and motivating students to learn. Not only can tablets,
apps, video and interactive whiteboards be learning tools for students, but
they can be additional teaching tools for educators. Interactive presentation tools, video clips, graphics
and other audio visual elements are a simple way to keep students actively
engaged in lessons, as well as a means to keep your lessons fresh.
Furthermore, no child is the same. Every student learns at
his or her own pace. There are many ways that integrating technology into the
classroom can help students learn at a rate that is comfortable to them, and
that allows them to retain information. For example, in-classroom lessons or
activities on laptops or tablets allow students to read directions, process
information and complete work at their own pace. This also helps free up the
teacher’s time so they can give students who may need extra guidance or
assistance the attention they require.
Nevertheless, in our country teachers may face an important
difficulty as it concerns the use of technology during the lesson hour. The inability
to support it. While technology can be a great addition to the classroom, it
also can be a source of frustration for both the teacher and the student.
Unless the teacher is well trained in technology and can support the hardware
in the classroom, a technology expert will be needed to troubleshoot problems.
If schools cannot support the purchased technology, it essentially renders it
useless in times of crisis or disrepair. Additionally, technology often needs
frequent maintenance to keep it in good condition for use.
