The Benefits and Potential Risks that Computer Technology in the Classroom Pose

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The Benefits and Potential Risks that Computer
Technology in the Classroom Pose
Heather Armstrong Anne Gewand Educ 505
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Benefits
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How is a childs cognitive ability affected by
the use of computers at an early age?

• Strengthens fine motor skills
• Provides auditory and visual support
• Provides familiarity with technology

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What choices need to be made when educators are
searching for appropriate software for
the classroom?

• Is the software age appropriate?
• Does it enhance the curriculum?
• Does it encourage exploration and
• imagination?

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What are the social benefits for children when
using a computer in the classroom?

• Cooperative learning
• They share new information
• Students initiate interactions more
• frequently

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What are the benefits that educators can expect
from using computers in the classroom beyond
that of student proficiency?

• New tool for student assessment and
• evaluation
• Educators can connect traditional
• lessons to the computer

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Why is it necessary that educators learn to be
proficient in technology as well as teach it in
the classroom?

• Technology plays a vital role in society and our
  students need to be properly equipped with
  technological instruction
• Educators are able to share their new info with
  other educators

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Potential Risks
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What are the effects when the teacher does not
have the appropriate computer skills that are
needed to properly instruct her students?

• If software is too difficult students become
  discouraged and frustrated
• If software is below age appropriate level
  students will become easily bored

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Are young students physically capable of
maneuvering a keyboard?

• Physicians are concerned about the physical
  effects that computers have on children
• For example eye strain, back strain, carpel
  tunnel syndrome

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How does the computer hinderthe cognitive and
social growth of young children?

• Computers stunt students imaginations and
  creative play
• Computer use has shown that students attention
  span has shortened and students themselves become
  less patient

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Are computers making students more difficult to
teach?

• Students become accustomed to the entertainment
  factor associated with computer use
• Diminished creativity leads to problems in writing