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Laptops in the classroom

Posted by biancaespo on October 21, 2008

I totally agree with Benjamin’s blog Laptops in the classroom being good in theory however there are many problems encountered. I too was in an exclusive private girls school for my first practicum and it was compulsory for all students to own a laptop from years 7-10. The classrooms were also fitted with the newest and up to date technology such as smart boards, projectors, teachers laptop. I found that in the classes I taught, the laptops were unneccessary and were only a distraction to the students. The classrooms were equiped with enough technology for the teacher to facilitate in the research and to provide information in various ways to engage students.

I found the problems Benjamin had with every student having a laptop in front of them very much the same problems i faced.

Students also had very poor concentration as their eyes would be down focusing on screen rather then work or group discussion

You have to put too much trust in students that they have the appropiate work open on their screens as this is difficult to manage

I found using laptops for all classes had an impact on their handwritting skills and also literacy skills as the computer has automatic spelling and grammer checks

In many of my classes students encountered technology issues which I found very time wasting

I dont believe students should have a laptop in the classroom, however I do recognise the importance of technology and the occassional use of laptops or PC’s in lessons to complete various tasks or activities can be extremely advantagous.

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