Technologies for Learning, Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction
Today it can be noted that technology has become a key piece in all areas of everyday life;Impressive electronic devices in homes, means of transport ever seen before, more effective media, impressive advances within science (biology, medicine, chemistry, among others), all with the purpose of satisfying the needs of human beingssignificantly.
As for the educational field, various tools have been proposed that have been fundamental for the development of a more optimal learning, Sim, however, it can be noted that these technologies many of the time are not expected or do not generate the result that was intended dueto factors involved in said process.
It should be recognized that technology in education is not something new, however, the way in which it is used has changed a lot over the last years, which is why in the following document those advantages anddisadvantages that technology can have in learning and how it is influenced.
Developing
According to Edel, learning technologies "are digital resources or instruments which are modernized and/or updated according to educational policies, represent a set of tools, supports and channels for the treatment and access to information".
It is thought that these learning technologies must be suitable and appropriate to the different factors in education (students, teachers, educational context, among others) since they must be considered one of many means or tools that are provided to generate more learningdeep and not see them as the only means to learn.
Next, some of the advantages presented by learning technologies are expressed.
Almenara & Cejudo, mention that new technologies have brought good possibilities in the field of education, some of them could be: more flexible environments for learning, favoring both collaborative and individual learning, breaking with the traditional educational scenario, offeringNew possibilities for the guidance and tutoring of students, facilitating more innovative training and instruction.
Domínguez also indicates 3 very important advantages presented by learning technologies which are:
- They offer various ways to show information (audios, videos, infographics, images and animations).
- They provide an immediate response that allows the teacher to collect information from what is happening in the classroom. Facilitates timely feedback, so that you can adjust the class to the learning rate.
- Facilitate connection with experts through videoconferences.
With the information presented above, it can be rescued and confirmed that technologies bring good chances of enriching learning, since thanks to them productivity is improved inside and outside the classroom, in addition, creativity and motivation is very reflected, sinceStudents will feel the interest in learning in a way in which they generate new and rewarding experiences when working in a new but complementary way and they can work at their own pace and style, with the support and tutoring of their teacher and classmates.
It is true that technologies provide many benefits, but those inconveniences or disadvantages that can be presented should not be allowed to pass.
According to Suárez, some of the disadvantages presented by students to learn students can be:
- Distractions. It is very easy that with this tool they arise every time.
- Little human educational process. The learning process, being through a machine, can become impersonal and cold. The fact of not being in direct contact with classmates and teachers gives this touch of dehumanization to education.
- It is not completely inclusive. Much of the world population does not have access to this tool. The differences between countries, regions and social classes remain in force in our world and access to the network continues not being global.
- Can cancel skills and critical capacity. Hand writing benefits cognitive development. The permanent use of the machines will cause many people to "forget" what the art of writing is or stop practicing. If today is a small problem, we will see how much will affect the children of the future.
It is important to consider the aforementioned aspects, since it is true that technologies can cause learning problems, since the improper, incorrect and/or excessive use of these technologies in education generates inconvenience in the process of obtaining that knowledge andThus falling into the error that technology can completely supply a teacher, worse, believe that technology is the only means to get a good learning.
conclusion
In writing above, the great impact that technology has had before learning could be observed and how variants are distinguished from each other, the application of this tool within the educational field is good or bad.
It is important to recognize that technology has reached the environment of education as a means to transmit and generate that knowledge in a way in which students feel attracted, interested and motivated to learn in a different but enriching and innovative way to whatThey knew.
Likewise, it is essential that teachers really know the impact it has or can have such technology on learning, since knowing how to implement new tools within teaching is enriching.
On the other hand, it must be recognized that there may be inconvenience when using it, since it is thought that when using it what it can cause is that problems develop in students, such as the decrease in creativity, sociability,direct contact and communication with other people, low cognitive abilities, among some other things. These characteristics will depend on the various factors that will influence this learning.
Finally, it is thought that the technology applied to the field of education represents a powerful tool in the learning of human beings due to the dynamic, innovative, fun and important of their employment.
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