By: Mechele Seville,

Heather Schwartzmiller, & Lisa Gardner

Introduction

There are obvious benefits of using technology in the classroom.

What might not be so apparent are the negative aspects.

Research question “What are the pitfalls of technology usage in k-12 classrooms?”

Literature Review Student Effects

Technology can:

be a distraction in class

have negative academic effects

can be used to cheat/plagiarize

Literature Review Teacher Effects

Academic dishonesty

Lack of professional development

Lack of access to technology

Arguments

Technology has both positive and negative effects.

Recommendations Model appropriate and proper usage of technology in

the classroom.

Incorporate technology into the lesson only if it is the most effective way of presenting the content.

To avoid plagiarism, teach students how to properly cite information in a creative way E.g. reader’s theater.

Develop a class website that contains appropriate student resources.

Our Experiences

Computer tests

Number of student computers

Lack of teacher technology training

Classroom distractions

Conclusion

Technology should be used in moderation.

How students choose to use technology makes the difference between helping and hindering learning.

Conclusion continued… “It is not simply the use of technology in general, but

rather the purpose for which technology is used, that has consequences for academic engagement. A student may use computers, electronic mail, a PDA, or cellular phone primarily for social purposes; however, those same technologies can also be used for communication about academic matters, thereby increasing educational involvement” (Lloyd & Cooper, 2007).

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