As we progress in to an era where technology is everywhere, we see children using technology younger and younger. There is no doubt that children love technology, and that many are more sophisticated in using it than older adults. The use of technology in the classroom can be motivating for many students, and there is no doubt that they should know/learn how to properly use a computer in this era. When students have the opportunity to use a computer, they may be more interested in working on their assignments. The well behaved students are expected to be working efficiently on the computers/devices. However, computers also offer avenue for distraction. Thinking about a specific example, while a student was working on a writing assignment on the computer, I noticed her color coding each sentence differently. There was no reason for this she was doing it because she was side tracked on her work. Unlike traditional table work, computers offer access to the internet, games, camera, and much more that can be distracting. I think that the use of technology is important, and that it can definitely be motivating and engaging for students who are often disengaged in their work, but teachers need to pay specific attention that the students are constantly on task.
There are also many other benefits to using technology in the classroom, such as more resources for the students, less marking on paper for the teacher/ easier editing, automatic spell checking, students gaining life skills