The disadvantages of using technology in education
Educational Technology.
Technology in the current era dominated many human activities, the most important of which is the educational activity. Many educational institutions rely on the use of technology, computers, and the Internet in education. Today, this technology is one of the fundamentals of the educational process.
The advantages of technology in education are to develop the ability of students to use computers and the Internet to gain experience and develop their personal abilities, and to enhance self-confidence in the creation of subsequent jobs after they have completed their education.
The disadvantages of using technology in education.
Despite the existence of the computer must be aware that the teacher is indispensable in education, and is very important in the teaching of students in schools or universities, the computer and the Internet are only a way to improve the performance of education and guide students, and the disadvantages of modern technology include:
When the student searches for an answer to a question, or does research and study, he does not delve deeply into the search for information in the correct manner, but relies on superficial information that cures the answer a bit, and is less likely to be found in libraries where there are books and references where the correct information is available. Contains incorrect information is not monitored, so the Internet does not answer the questions that may be raised by the learner, or student.
In terms of individual skills, the writing skills or writing style of the researcher may decline. He does not rely on a book to read, but rather relies on matrix information and a misspelled text. It only has to change some of the information that may be contained in that research or article.
When searching for information or studying the method of conversation, the student may be caught in the taboo, and his eye falls on undesirable images, which affect the behavior of the learner and keep him away from the basic purpose of sitting in front of the computer and the Internet. Of blocked sites.
The teacher is a person who has acquired the information, and has the ability to analyze and communicate it to his students through interaction and participation in the discussion. He is also an example for his students to gain good qualities from him, as well as good morals. He is a vital and good motivation for his students to accept education. With passion and love, the teacher is there at any time to answer the questions of his students, the educational process with the teacher is flexible, smooth, and enjoyable compared to distance education using the Internet.
Some students may experience difficulty in using the Internet; they may not always be available at home or in the areas they live in. Students may experience power outages or slow Internet speeds, which will negatively impact their academic achievement and classroom interaction. .
By Kifaya Alabbadi