Borlongan, Aldrich P.
11/11/19
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THE IMPORTANCE OF INCORPORATING
TECHNOLOGY INTO STUDENT EDUCATION
FROM AN EARLY AGE
May 18, 2017
In today’s world, children seem to be practically
born with an electronic device in their hand. But is
it really appropriate to push children to electronic
devices at such an early age? Are parents and
schools replacing one-to-one communication and
teaching with a computer, iPad or cell phone?
Most experts agree that children under the age of
three do not need to be punching the keyboard or
clicking the mouse. However, research points to the
positive effects of technology in children’s learning
and development, both cognitive and social. Once a
child turns three, they evolve into a new stage of
development. One that includes concrete learners
interested in speaking, writing, drawing and
numbers. These young ones are also active and
mobile, needing frequent changes and physical
experiences. Technology use in the classroom can
meet the needs of these developmental changes,
especially exploration, changing styles of play and
working at their own pace. At this age, and as they
grow into adolescents, students also exhibit a
variety of different learning styles. Appropriate use
of technology can individualize and enrich the
lessons, giving every student what they need to
succeed.
Technology Engages Students and Creates
Motivated Learners
Using technology in the classroom can help turn the
mundane into marvelous. The sounds and graphics
of computers gain children’s attention. That math
concept that you cannot seem to understand, can
turn interesting and clear when combined with a
software game. The history project of America’s
founding can come alive when students search for
and find primary source documents from that time.
Technology can make students active participants
in the learning, engaging in problem solving,
mastery learning and conversation. They have the
control to make things happen and can play and
replay activities, while experimenting with
variations.
Technology Facilitates Communication – With
Peers and Parents
Research has shown that using technology can
increase communications within the classroom and
from classroom to home. Project-based learning is
facilitated by technology and students are able to
collaborate, review and add to learning
opportunities using programs like Google docs,
Wikis, and learning management software.
Research shows that students prefer to work in
groups on the computer, seeking help from each
other instead of the teacher. They engage in high
levels of spoken communication and cooperation
using the computer. They are also able to conduct
peer tutoring and peer mentoring using
technology. Technology also improves two-way
communication from school to home. Parents can
more easily be kept informed about what is going
on in the classroom, students can share projects
with parents, and parents can have input into what
is happening at school.
Technology Enhances Individual Learning and
Growth
Students learn in many different ways and in
different time frames. Technology can provide
differentiation in the classroom, giving all students
the opportunity for success by allowing them to
work through projects or concepts at their own
pace. Technology can give help to disabled students
or students with learning disabilities And it can
also easily enrich the advanced student.
Technology Brings The World Into The
Classroom
The use of the Internet brings a whole new world
of educational resources and teaching aides into
the classroom. Movies, film clips, museums,
primary source documents, and so much more are
now available with the click of a button and all of
the sound, color and real-life experiences come
streaming into the classroom. These resources can
be used to enhance the teaching of standards, to
provide an alternative teaching strategy for a
struggling learner, and to enrich the educational
development of more advanced students.
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collaboration across subject areas and
Through “kid-friendly” networks, young children
classrooms
can also more easily collaborate with other
 Software is used to extend the curriculum,
classrooms from around the world, sharing
offering exploration and additional
different cultural and environmental experiences.
learning opportunities of concepts and
The Internet facilitates direct communication and
subjects
promotes social interactions previously limited by
 Teachers are professionally trained in
the physical location of students.
integrating technology into the curriculum
Technology Teaches Real-World Skills for teaching, enrichment and
differentiation
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about how to use the internet safely and effectively
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technology in the classroom at a young age,
children are developing the skills and knowledge
that is essential in today’s world.

Technology Teaches Real-World Skills

Technology is an integral part of how we work and

live. Teaching students how to use technology to
learn, research, collaborate, and solve problems
from an early age will better prepare them for their
careers. It can also help reduce the fear of new
technology in the future by familiarizing them with
the discovery process for each new tool. The more
familiar we can make computers for our youngest
learners, the easier time they will have using
computers as they get older. In addition to these
computer skills, students can gain information
about how to use the internet safely and effectively
in a controlled environment. By learning to use
technology in the classroom at a young age,
children are developing the skills and knowledge
that is essential in today’s world.

 Computers are located in the classrooms;

rather than only in a computer lab
 Software is chosen to enhance curriculum
content, not just as stand alone “learning
games”