“What We’re Getting Wrong About the Technology in Schools Debate” by Keith Heggart is an article about technology in schools but with a slightly different approach. Many articles on this topic will discuss the pros and cons of technology in education; this one does not. There are 5 rhetorical questions in the article which include the following:
-A school principal banned laptops from being used in the classrooms in his school. He stated that they were distracting students from learning. Is there truth in his argument?
Technology can certainly distract students in school but it can also be beneficial.
-If the author of the article is not going to argue about whether technology can improve test scores or academic achievement, what is the point of his article?
The author states that the point of his article is that that is the wrong argument to be having about technology in schools. There isn’t much of an argument there as technology already plays such a big role in our lives.
-How should we use technology?
Schools can incorporate technology into the classroom when appropriate or necessary. Technology can be a useful tool in education. Using technology can be an aid in the learning process for students. Teachers can use technology to go along with the lessons that they are teaching.
-Shouldn’t schools teach students how to use technology effectively since it is such a big part of our lives?
Schools should teach students how to effectively use technology. Since our society relies on technology for many things, it is important for students to know how to use it. Since students are taught things that are supposed to help them be useful citizens, learning how to use technology should also be taught.
-Why shouldn’t students be taught how to use technology safely?
It is extremely important to teach students how to correctly and safely use technology. The author of the article argues that students should be taught more than just the basics of using technology.
It is significant for schools to teach students things that they will need to know for their future. Teaching students how to use technology is something that will aid them in the future. Technology plays such a big role in society so it is crucial that students are taught technology-related skills in school. Technology can be incorporated into the classroom when appropriate. It can be useful in teaching students about both the lesson and using technology.
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