These days, each person is
surrounded by technology. Clearly, technology is presented as an interesting
option at teaching time, where several applications, technological devices,
social networks, etc. can be found to help with the tasks. An example of these
are netbooks that have became an important challenge for teachers and have both
positive and negative aspects.
On the one hand, these
technological devices enable students and teachers to download different
applications to develop studying skills, such as digital dictionaries, and
books. In addition to this, they are more
mobile, and easier to carry and pack; that is to say, they can be easily carried
from home to school. Besides, hand-held computers can be used to make the class
more entertaining, with the use of softwares like Prezi, and PowerPoint for
creative presentations.
On the
other hand, a lot of benefits depend on the access to the Internet; and the
majority of schools have no connection to it. Moreover, as netbooks come in
small size, it is difficult to have place for the DVD drive. This tool is
required to play CDs with different useful contents. Not to mention the fact
that, sometimes students misuse these artefacts; in other words, they are not
aware of their importance and play games instead of studying.
Taking everything into account, the introduction of netbooks is a demanding task, and teachers should make students conscious of their purpose and educational benefits. In this way, they know that all the technology that keeps students entertained can also be presented in the classroom to learn better in a more enjoyable way.
*Pedemonte, Natalia
*Sanchez, Mariana
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