Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

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The use of technology within the classroom can be very beneficial; children are able to become more actively involved with their learning, engaging in learning subconciously through games and set activities within the classroom.

                     

Technologies could include the interactive whiteboards, ipads, and even web based interactive activites and chatrooms- all with appropriate privacy and parental blocking systems to ensure safe use!

With the use of technology, children are able to gather information faster and easier; looking through numerous types and styles of resources in comparison to the tedious task of looking through books and other 'boring' means of information. 

Children can also use Technology as a way of displaying and processing information, creating presentations, images, and documents. encouraging ICT skills and creativity simultaneously.

 Technology also allows the children to work independently or as part of a team; depending on the task they are set. This allows the teacher to take a step back, in order to observe and help when guidance is needed; allowing the children to create individual and unique pieces of work through the different types of techologies. 

The use of technology will overall improve the childs creative skills, their ICT and keyboard skills, thinking skills and their motivation to learn and work independently as well as with peers. lt may enhance their ability to learn as this time of learning may meet the needs of their personal learning style, encouraging them to flourist and work harder!