Introduction
The inclusion of Technology in the primary classroom can be very effective in the teaching and learning process. Since the classroom consist of students who learn differently and at different paste, the proper use of technology will cater for these multiple intelligencies and positively impact the learners.
Task
Examine five (5) benefits of incorporating the use of technology in the classroom.
Process
Benefits
- Allows students to be actively engaged in the lesson.
- Promotes collaboration among students.
- Improves knowledge retention.
- Encourage individual learning.
- Acquire and learn life long skills
Evaluation
Having a technology device in the classroom to use in a lesson, will stimulate the interest of the students in a way where they will feel excited to participate and be involved since new and advanced materials will be used. When students are actively engaged in a lesson this result in them retaining all the information that was acquired during the lesson. Through interaction with the technology devices students will automatically acquire useful skills, learn about the wider world and have access to communicate with others using such devices.
Conclusion
The proper use of technology in the classroom can positively influence the teaching and learning process. It is also seen as a drive to cater for the different learning styles by using technology devices to enhance the lesson that is to be taught.