Technology in the Classroom: a Tool or a Drag

Abstract

Technology use in the classroom has always been viewed by educators and additional burden, an extra curricula thing they must learn to be effective teachers and teach it to students.  Today teachers (most) at least cannot function without one equipment or the other even if they don’t like it, students needs and level of exposure to technology, global market requirement and instructional benefits have motivated teachers school and policy makers to implement technology in most schools in the United States.  The use of technology in the classroom allows teachers to make a smooth shift into individualized instruction but not all teachers and students feel this way.  This article will explore if technology is actually a great learning tool or a hindrance/drag to teachers and learners.

Keywords: Technology, education, classroom technology