There are few
professors at universities and schools that ban lap tops, phones and tablets in
a lecture or class.
At some
universities, technology has been banned already because it was used for other
reasons than taking notes or do class research.
Students that use
lap tops in class participate less in class and this is why there is less class
discussion between the teacher and students.
Students get
easily distracted, they go onto Facebook, shop online, surf the web for private
purposes or play video games. This is not only an issue for the student himself
but also for students that actually want to participate and don’t use
technology in class. They would like to start a class discussion but that can
be difficult as they realize that the majority of the class is psychologically
somewhere else and don’t participate.
This topic is quite similar to the one I chose. I think that we should question the technology we use and how we use it. You mentioned "Facebook Addiction" although I wouldn't say I'm "addicted" I do have to admit that I am also guilty of sub consciously checking my Facebook through my Smartphone. It will be interesting to see how technology and education will coincide in the future. Already online classes are becoming a convenient way to get a college degree. We even have ads in the U.S. that promote "learning in your pajamas," which I believe is sending the wrong message and promoting idleness not intellectualism.
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago, I have mentioned how students are using thier laptops in the class. You are right, the majority of students are not participating in class discussions. Some of them are probably taking notes, but simultaneously using the internet for own purposes.
ReplyDeleteMoreover, phones are even more distracting. But factors such as lecturer and class content also play role in it. If the class is not interesting for the student he might fall aspleep while lecture. So will the prohibition of technology in class change much?
Thanks.
Mansura Mehdiyeva.
Good point Mansura, I have been thinking about it for a while and I think being busy on the phone or falling asleep are both disrespectful things to do. However they are both different, I dont think a student decides whether he or she would fall asleep if the phones are banned. I think that most of the students see sleeping in class more disrespectful and teachers are more likely to see what is happening there. With a phone, it can be easily hidden and not even noticed by others around you. To answer your question, yes I think it would make a difference to ban electronics in class. No matter what kind.
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