Smartphones and Video Walls
Hannah Munro; English III; Coach Belcher; Per. 6
The use of technology in American classrooms today and their influences
The influence of modern technology on students in schools and universities is forever growing and changing. There are several different, specific ways that these new technologies can impact these students education every day.
LCD Video Walls in the Classroom:
A new technology invention is a tilted, high definition LCD video wall. These systems deliver high –impact video presentations.Video walls are made to display incredible resolution which allows the students to view subjects in more detail. They can come from many sources, including computers, DVD players, media players, tablets, cable, internet and more.Video walls will help students in large classrooms to better grasp information and work more efficiently.
The Use of Smartphones and Laptops: Pros and Cons
Today, more and more students are beginning to use their smartphones to do their homework.
“39% of students who took part in a random survey say they use their phones to do school assignments…"
“Two-thirds of the surveyed students say laptops help with math and science classes.”
Advanced math and science courses require students to memorize different equations and operations. By having access to the internet, students can find these formulas with the click of a button.
Out of the students who were surveyed, only 6% of them say they're allowed to use their phones.
”Students like to try to outsmart their teachers sometimes by using their phone without permission. For example, using a phone to look up the answers to a test."
Teachers in the United States are looking ahead to more advanced technology to deliver the curricular message.
Teachers have an especially important role in technological advancements, as incorporating technology in the classroom can be both a learning tool for students and and a teaching tool for the instructor. Technology will help facilitate classroom learning and will interconnect schools and universities that allow a greater number of students to take part in a more progressive learning environment.
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