What is the impact of technology on education and on us
In my opinion I truly believe that technology has made huge impact on education and on us both positively and negatively.
Some of the positive effects that technology has on education and on is better focus, with the introduction of games and videos in the education space it helps students to focus on the tasks better, especially difficult or hard tasks because it makes it more fun and enjoyable. In study that was brought by the National library of medicine it discusses that digital educational games are a novel and noteworthy tool for education which help increase attention and exploration and that these games are highly favored by students and teachers due to their unique learning methods and interactivity. They also discuss that digital educational games give the students a fresh learning experience compared to the traditional education approach.
Another study done by Monash University gave an example of the uses of games within the educational space, the example they used was Minecraft which gives educational applications within the classroom. A teacher can use this game to help and support strategies and encourage students to collaborate, build and share with others. In this study it addresses that Minecraft can enable learning and support strategies such as diverse learning styles which help students visually and audibly to demonstrate their understanding. This game also encourages cooperative learning by allowing students to work together problem solves. This study also uses a real-life example of Minecraft being uses in a science classroom, in this science class the student was given a challenge to build a model house from cardboard box and to show their understanding of sustainable design. One student used Minecraft to design his house virtually where it allowed him to have a unique perspective that would not be possible with cardboard. This student showed a sense of ownership for his design for his house which a TV and kitchen this showed a deep thinking about his solutions because of this this student was the only student able to connect sustainable home with a healthy home. On the other hand, technology also has impacted education negatively, for example easy distractions as social media and games can pull focus away from schoolwork.
From a study done by Quintilian school they said that technology can be used as a distraction with students easily being distracted by social media, games and non-educational websites. It also said that technology can offer many chances for learning, but it also has significant challenges in maintaining students focus and attention on educational task without proper guidance from a teacher students may lean towards more entertainment purposes more than academic because of this it can lead to decrease of productivity and learning outcomes. Another negative of technology within the educational space is that over dependent on technology in education this can lead to a loss of skills and can decrease face to face time with others. As technology integrates within student space, students may rely on it to much such as using technology as calculating, spelling and research rather than developing foundational skills for simple tasks.
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I found your reflection very good in illustrating both the benefits and drawbacks of technology that may affect education. It is great that you chose the examples of educational games and Minecraft which allowed you to illustrate how technology may engage people in the process of learning, making it more fun, creative, and collaborative. It is also good that you supported your response with research. I would suggest discussing some more aspects related to how technology affects people not only at schools but in their daily lives in other contexts. In addition, some of your points are repeated, therefore it would be better to combine some paragraphs in order to make the whole discussion more cohesive. I also would recommend to revise your writing and check its grammar and sentence structure since some sentences are quite long and confusing.
Your reflection does a great job of showing both the positive and negative impacts technology can have on education. I liked how you used examples such as educational games and Minecraft because they helped explain how technology can make learning more engaging, creative and collaborative. Your use of research also supports your ideas and makes your response more convincing. One area you could improve is explaining more about how technology impacts us outside of education, such as our attention, relationships or everyday habits. Some of your ideas are also repeated, so combining similar points could make your response flow better. I would also recommend checking your grammar and sentence structure, as some sentences are quite long and difficult to follow. Overall, you have some strong ideas and relevant examples, and with clearer organisation and a little more explanation of the personal impacts of technology, your reflection could provide a stronger and more complete answer to the driving question.
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