The benefits and drawbacks of using technology in the classroom

 The benefits and drawbacks of using technology in the classroom

The pros

Using technology in the classroom allows you to experiment more in pedagogy.

As an academic professional, you’ll learn more about how to effectively design and execute a class guided with technology. Whether it’s a dramatic change such as teaching with a flipped-classroom, or just adopting a single tool for a specific project or term, you’ll learn something new in modern academia! Being well-versed in technology can also help build your credibility with students, and even with fellow colleagues.

There are countless resources for enhancing education and making learning more fun and effective.From apps to organizational platforms to e-textbooks and more, there are many amazing tools that can help you.

The Cons

Technology can be a distraction.

This makes the notion of creating a structure and culture of respect all the more important since day one. Identify specific projects, times during class, and the specific intentions you have for allowing the use of technology in the classroom. Creating expectations and guidelines for the students, and sticking to them, will be important for them in respecting your boundaries. It will be better to use technology that students already have (smartphones, laptops, etc.) for good and valuable learning experiences, rather than pretend like those devices aren’t present in your class in the first place.

Possible disconnect of social interaction.

This can happen, but it doesn’t have to. Many people are skeptical of technology and what it does to students’ (and everyone else’s) ability to verbally communicate. If you create assignments in class that use both technological tools as well as oral presentations and collaboration, this will teach students to be dynamic in how they learn and interact with others.

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