Technology in Education

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A Research Paper Submitted to Mrs. Evangeline Rabanes, Faculty

Pilgrim Christian College

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In Partial requirement in English IV

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By: Karl B. Lavisto

S.Y. 2009-2010
Technology in Education

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 Acknowledgement

Hard work certainly goes a long way. These days a lot of people work hard, so you have
to make sure you work even harder and really dedicate yourself to what you are doing
and setting out to achieve.

I can Never thank my Parents enough, and friends for their immeasurable assistance and
support .Through their efforts, teamwork has been an indispensable moving force in order
to achieve the goal.

I Thank my English teacher for teaching and helping me to complete this research.

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 Dedication

To the greater glory of our Creator and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

To my parents and friends who give support to me..

To my English Teacher Mrs. Evangeline Rabanes who guides for us..

And to my crush she is my inspiration..

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 Table of Contents

Title ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I

Acknowledgement-------------------------------------------------------------- II

Dedication----------------------------------------------------------------------- III

Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------------------1

Chapter 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------2

>Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------2

>Statement of the Problem----------------------------------------------------2

>Purpose of the Study---------------------------------------------------------2

Chapter 2

Body--------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-7

Chapter 3

>Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------8

>Recommendation--------------------------------------------------------------8

Bibliography---------------------------------------------------------------------9-10
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Abstract
The impact of the social, historical, and educational foundations of technology in

education has been drastically altered throughout the years. In general these changes

and transformations have left many in the dark as far as technology and education is

concerned. The technology that is now being used in our education systems would

have never been expected in years past. Students and children are using more

technology than their parents are in many homes across the country. Some have even

brought up the question of whether it’s too much. Some parents and teachers are even

wondering if the children of today are actually addicted to technology.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

In this article I’m going to talk about how technology influences the educational system.

Some researchers have found that technology helps and make it easier for students

and teachers to complete tasks. On the other hand other researchers have found some

negative effects on technology. This article talks about how the students affects their

studies on technology.

Statement of the Problem

I. The Technology in Education

1. Affecting students on technology in education

2. Solution on Education

II.The Technology and Society

1. Abusing world of technology

Purpose of this Study

To know how the students are related to their teacher by using the technology.

Review of related literature

Primary focus is on the use of computers and other technology in support of student
learning, accommodating the full range of learning styles and special needs, and fully
integrating technology into the curriculum. The courses teach students to reflect on
classroom practice and identify ways to use technology effectively. Students learn to
use technology for organizing data, conducting assessments, collaborative problem
solving, creating accessible and secure learning environments for all students,
conducting research, and supporting the creative process…
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Technology in Education

1.Problem on Technology in Education:

Throughout history the majority of our children have always been fascinated and

interested in learning about new and innovative ways to discover the world and

everything it has to offer. In today’s society they are still learning and discovering

things, but often times its as they sit in front of a computer screen at home or school.

Technology in our schools has changed a great deal for school districts all over the

country.

Because of the drastic changes we are seeing with technology and our school

systems, many people are in opposition of too much technology and are afraid that the

history of education is being lost and that our children are becoming addicted to it and

not using it for learning purposes.

There has been talk of technology changing the traditions of how our children

grow up and their experiences. According to Joe L. Frost and Childhood Education,

“ A combination of interrelated elements is currently changing the face of the

civilizing traditions of U.S. education and forming a new culture of childhood.

These include: 1) the standardization of education; 2) the dissolution of

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traditional spontaneous play; and 3) the growing specter of poverty in the United

States and around the world” (Frost, para. 2).

Kids just don’t want to go outside and play anymore, they would rather stay inside and

play a game on the computer or look something up on the computer or text message a

friend. We are seeing kids younger and younger that are participating in things like an

online chat and even lie about their age in order to get a MySpace page. As the Office

of National Drug Control Policy found out in their research:

Nearly all teens are using technology all the time, everywhere.

Close to nine in ten teens, or 87 percent of youth ages 12 to 17, are Internet
users, and half of these teens go online daily.

Approximately 19 million teen’s instant message.

Sixty percent of teens have their own cell phone.

One-third (33%) of teens have used a cell phone to send a text message. One in
four cell phone-owning teens has used their phone to connect to the Internet.

Thirteen percent of young people report having a handheld device that connects
to the Internet.

2.Solution on Education:

Since our students are so taken in with technology and everything they can do with it we

have seen many schools and institutions go to such technology as individual response

technology (IRT). This allows each student to answer questions immediately and gives

the teacher or professor immediate feedback on all students. Not only does this make

things easier for the teacher, but at the same time it excites our students because they

get to use more technology. Hunsinger, Poirier, and Felman and Computers in Human

Behavior from the University of Massachesetts found that,

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Many students appear to enjoy the use of IRT in the classroom, which means

that IRT is likely to increase enjoyment of the class. In addition, our data suggest

that IRT use improves classroom learning for students who enjoy using the

technology (Computers in Human Behavior, 29).

Given the data above one can easily note that the more technology that is used in the

classroom the more the students will enjoy the learning and want to participate. They

will want to take that quiz using IRT and be excited to hear their results in record time.

If we don’t continue to focus on education of the past and maintain new ways of

improving student learning we are going to create similar results that we have seen in

the past. As Joe L. Frost puts it,

A kind of “perfect storm” is now brewing in the education and development of

children in the United States. Those who have not lived or explored the history of

education in the United States; have not experienced both poverty and

abundance; have lived lives sheltered from the barrios, slums, homeless

shelters, and epidemics; or those unfamiliar with the rich legacy of history and

child development scholarship on the nature of learning and relevance of culture

are repeating the mistakes to be found in the history of U.S. education (Frost,

para 1).

It is great the technology that we are able to use in our classrooms everyday, but it is

also very important to look at the history of education so that we don’t make the same

mistakes twice.
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Technology and Society

1.Abusing World of Technology

If one were to step onto a high school campus at anytime on any given day there would

be no question that you would see students on their cell phones, text messaging,

listening to their Mp3 players, or surfing the web on their electronic devices. Many

schools have attempted to enforce new rules, where there are no electronic devices in

the classroom and some have even gone to none on campus. It doesn’t work; some

kids can text a friend without even looking at their phone and many experienced

teachers don’ notice when it is happening. Many people have brought up the question,

what would our kids do without all of this technology? It’s a very good question, and if

they can’t live without it are they addicted to technology?

Suzanne Lee thinks that it’s definitely possible for our technology users of today

to be addicted when she states, “The downside of this is that they put other things to a

lesser degree of importance” (Lee, 2008). She also goes on to state, “six to ten percent

of the 189 million that have technology dependency could have it be as destructive as

alcohol or drug addiction” (Lee, 2008). Technology addiction is known as an impulse

disorder, many people cannot get through a family dinner without checking their cell

phone or Blackberry, much less getting through a whole movie. As Dr. Phil put it on an
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interview with Cyber Guy, “They don’t call them crack berries for nothing” (Cyber Guy,

2007). The well-known and well-liked Dr. Phil goes on to explain that, “Technology

does get in the way, but it’s the abuse of it not the use of it that does” (Cyber Guy,

2007). But what is “abuse” of it? I guess one would think that text messaging in class

rather than paying attention would be abusing your right to have a cell phone period.

It is great that our students and kids are so into technology and want to learn new

things that they can do with it to better themselves and their knowledge. Many of them

are blogging on a regular basis, which is probably making them smarter individuals in

some ways. They want to put their own personal stories and feelings online for friends

and family to see. Because the students are so tech savy they want to continue to see

technology in the classroom setting on a regular basis, it will improve their focus and

desire to learn.

On the negative side of technology in the classroom, teachers have been known

to go too fast. They speedily click right through their Power Point presentation before

the students have the time to let it sink in. Others have said technology in the

classroom causes many teachers to be impersonal and that they in a way are “hiding

behind” the technology.

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Conclusion

The social, historical and educational foundations of technology in education will

continue to develop and improve as we get closer and closer to a society of the new

Web 3.0. Not only will the technology continue to get better and better, but so will our

students learning and their ability to apply it to real world situations. As we look into the

future we need to look at ways to get and keep student involvements in our schools on

an upswing. What new technologies can we bring into the classroom to better serve our

students? We just need to keep in mind that our long-term goal is to improve student

success and learning in the classroom as well as in our society.

Recommendation

The technology must be control by the parents in their house first and the teachers must

teach how to use the technology carefully than to abuse it. Teachers must have a

alternative way to access their students to the modern world.

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