As times are quickly changing and evolving, the need for more technological advances in the school environment is becoming a constant topic of discussion at any school’s PTA meetings. Maybe instead of asking each other what kinds of technology could be useful, try asking the students that are receiving the education.
“I think having our own laptops or converting everything to computer would make homework much easier to finish,” said junior Sam Blindt. According to a report by Project Tomorrow, student access to mobile electronic devices has increased dramatically in the past few years and could play a very significant role in learning more efficiently. Many also fear that mobile devices such as computers would cause students to slack off. According to the survey information gathered by Project Tomorrow, students said they would use laptops to complete projects, do research on the Internet, and even record lectures by teachers and listen to them at a later time.
“I would like to have online classes or textbooks that are available online so I could just do stuff at home” says Blindt. As the world becomes more technologically evolved, so must schools, with online class interest rising 21 percentage points since 2007. (eschoolnews.com) Online classes could give students the attention they need and allows them to review any materials they may need as many times as they wish without feeling embarrassed or stupid.
It is said that there is a great importance in keeping up with students and their technology. Not only will it help the learning process, but would help to build successful futures for the youth of America.