Technology Brings Great Learning Opportunities

 I think using technology while teaching is really helpful when we use it in the correct way. When we use the technology we can visualize what we are talking about more effectively. We can use videos or audios for students who understand better while listening. There are plenty of other choices to use it in the field of education efficiently. When technology used in the classroom students feel more curious or interested in the subject they are learning. Why? Because for most people it makes it more fun. The students also learn at their own pace and revise it as many times as they want. It also benefits teachers. It can help improve teaching. Getting away from traditional teaching methods wouldn’t hurt right? Different things gain attention so that's why it can be preferred.

 I can hear you saying “But aren’t there any disadvantages? You only praised it so far.” Yes, there are. For example, there are tons of sources that give you the wrong information. If you fully trust those then your learning would be defective. Another disadvantage is that the technology might isolate the student from the outside. When they are focusing deeply on the material the teacher might have a hard time to gain their attention back.

 As an english teacher candidate I would definitely use technology while teaching. At least from my experiences as a student, the lessons that I love the most or understand the most were the lessons where technology was used effectively. I wouldn’t completely abandon traditional teaching methods because I think it would be too early for that. Yet, the future hides more technological developments and better educational opportunities for the next generations.