Technology

Help or Hinder?

 

Many people debate whether technology promotes education or actually prevents education. It could be said that frequency and the type of equipment are the most important factor in this argument. I will look at different pieces of technology and speak my views on them.

 

iPad

The iPad can be a positive contributor towards education. The iPad provides users with an application store which includes various education tools. Also, the iPad promotes interactive learning which can be enjoyable for a child.

 

Xbox

An Xbox is not directly linked to learning but is a piece of technology which can have a major influence on a child's learning ability. The average teenage boy will have an Xbox or a different game console and they will spend a considerable amount of time on them. This will no doubt have a negative impact on learning as you are spending less time on education.

 

The rapid growth of technology can be used to your advantage or disadvantage, I believe it is up to the learner how they use these tools.