Journal

     In today’s world, technology has revolutionized our life in all fields and one of these important fields is education. Integrating technology into classroom has resulted in many advantages and disadvantages. In this essay, I’m going to discuss and highlight both advantages and disadvantages.

         With regard to advantages, no one can deny that integrating technology into classroom has enabled teachers with abilities and techniques that aren’t available in the traditional teaching. To explain, with the prevalence of technology, teachers have become able to teach better and easier. Computers and iPads, for instance, have hundreds if not thousands of programs and applications that strengthen and enhance students’ mastering of new skills in a very short period of time. In addition to that, using computers and iPads in learning can increase students’ interests and willingness towards successful education. Moreover, integrating technology has enabled teachers to vary their teaching techniques in order to make their students achieve better learning outcomes. In English, for instance, students can improve their linguistic abilities by having access to computer programs whether online or offline. Thousands of English applications are now used by educators and learners achieve better learning.   

            On the other hand, integrating technology has caused some disadvantages, or drawbacks. One main disadvantage is that many students have become addicted to technology and unwilling to use books anymore. Many students have begun to think that books are useless and the only source of knowledge is technology tools, so they deserted books. Another main disadvantage of using technology in classrooms is that most technology tools such as IPads and computers are costly and only few people can afford to purchase them. One last disadvantage is that technology consumes time. Teachers spend much in managing and motivating students to focus while using technology tools. Many students think that technology was found for fun and not for learning. Thus, teachers sometimes suffer to incorporate technology successfully in the learning environment. 

      In conclusion, I think integrating technology is one of the pioneering ideas in education regardless of some disadvantages that might appear. Like most things in our life, technology could have drawbacks, but I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.