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// O n this page, you shall find several links to articles relating to the topic of media and technology in the classroom. Recently, many schools have taken the initiative to incorporate more technology into their classrooms because research shows that technolo ////gy can improve students achievement and interest across many disciplines. // //In this era of technology, children are being introduced to technology at an early age. It is rare that you will find a child--or anyone for that matter-- who does not own a t.v, computer, or cell-phone. //

//Most children are already skilled at using technology in their daily lives that no instruction in their use is necessary; however, teachers are obligated to teach the students how to use technology the right way. When those children become adults and begin the process of looking for work, they need to have a solid foundation in technology use because in many fields--especially business--everything is done electronically. It would be difficult for anyone to excel in any career-field such as business without being tech-savy. //

//This article entitled "The Impact of Media and Technology in Schools"(situated below) is a research report prepared by Thomas c. Reeves of the University of Georgia for The Bertelsmann. It discusses the two ways in which technology is used in schools for the purpose of improving teacher instruction and consequently, overall student achievement. The article is very long, but it provides an insightful, thoughtful analysis on this topic which is worth reading. //
 * 1. [|The Impact of Media and Technology in Schools] **

//The next article below entitled "Cellphones in the Classroom" explores the controversy regarding whether or not cell-phones should be accepted in classroom. From the article what do you think are the potential benefits or drawbacks associated with cell-phone use in classroom? Do you think they can be used effectively as instructional tools? //
 * 2. [|Cellphones in School:Good Idea or Bad Idea]? **



=3. [|Paperless Classroom] = //This article concerns the transformations that some classrooms are undergoing by deciding to use technology in replace of paper as a learning tool. While there are many benefits to using technology in the classroom, technology does not come without its drawbacks. Read more to discover the ways in which you can successfully transform your classroom to be more technology-based and the steps you can take to educate your students on its proper use. //

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