| In the current age we live in, technology has | | | | Students also learn to use the technology available |
| become an important component. Every day | | | | to them in computer and tech classes. This |
| there is some new gadget or software that | | | | ensures that after graduation they will be able to |
| makes lives easier and improves on the | | | | use the technology in a work setting, which may |
| technology and software that already exists. | | | | put them ahead of someone who didn't have |
| Making lives easier is not, however, the only role | | | | access to a particular technology or software in |
| technology plays in our lives. | | | | their own school setting. |
| Technology is playing an increasing role in | | | | As technology advances, students have better |
| education. As technology advances, it is used to | | | | access to educational opportunities like these. |
| benefit students of all ages in the learning process. | | | | When something new and "better" is revealed, |
| Technology used in the classroom helps students | | | | the "older" technology becomes more affordable, |
| adsorb the material. For example, since some | | | | allowing it to be used in educational settings, even |
| people are visual learners, projection screens | | | | when schools are on a tight budget. |
| linked to computers can allow students to see | | | | Technology has also advanced to help children |
| their notes instead of simply listening to a teacher | | | | even before they've started school. Educational |
| deliver a lecture. | | | | video games and systems for young children |
| Software can be used to supplement class | | | | helps them prepare for school and in some cases |
| curriculum. The programs provide study questions, | | | | get a head start on their education. |
| activities, and even tests and quizzes for a class | | | | There are people who may say children are |
| that can help students continue learning outside | | | | "spoiled" by technology. Instead of being able to |
| the classroom. | | | | add a long column of numbers in their heads, for |
| Technology has also become part of many | | | | example, they turn to a calculator. Regardless of |
| curriculums, even outside of computer and | | | | these arguments, technology is an important part |
| technology classes. Students use computers to | | | | of today's society. By incorporating it into the |
| create presentations and use the Internet to | | | | classroom, students will be better equipped to |
| research topics for papers and essays. | | | | transition from the classroom to the work place. |