Technology and Classrooms

As the years go by, technology just seems to get better and more advanced. Even though technology has progressed and provided us with so many helpful tools and amazing resources, it has also provided negative feedback, which is basically being taken advantage of.

After reading the article “Rethinking My Cell Phone/Computer Policy” by John Warner, it completely makes sense of what he’s saying. There are some parts in which I agree with him, but some parts I don’t. For example, he points out that having a technology device in the presence of a classroom can be distracting, which I 100% agree with. As a student myself, sometimes being in a class where it’s nothing but lectures, I find myself doing activities on my device that are nothing related to that field.

I also disagree because it depends on the person and their self-control. Technology has grown and advanced so much that there are features we can add to our devices if we want to be disturbed or not. I truly believe it depends on the person and their lack of control. As newly adults we should be responsible enough to know when it’s appropriate to have it out and when it’s not.

Should we have devices in classrooms? It depends on the class and the material that is being taught. I believe that removing devices from an engaging lecture may cause an issue for some students. The reason why is that they may need their devices for an emergency or even a personal issue. I don’t believe there will be a way to get rid of distractions for students, but by making it known in a classroom setting to only take it out when it is appropriate, it creates that bond with the teacher/student of knowing.

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