Tech in Education: Pitfalls

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What is a common concern regarding students using technology in the classroom?

  • Improved handwriting skills
  • Focus on social media instead of learning (correct)
  • Increased physical activity
  • Reduced screen time

Which of the following is a potential security risk when students use technology?

  • Reduced internet speed
  • Unlimited access to educational resources
  • Accidental damage to devices
  • Unauthorized access to admin servers (correct)

How might technology facilitate cheating in schools?

  • By limiting access to information
  • By increasing reliance on textbooks
  • By encouraging collaborative learning
  • By providing easy access to cheat sheets on devices (correct)

What is a potential distraction for students using technology for learning?

<p>Gaming apps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way technology benefits businesses?

<p>By automating tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does technology generally affect the learning process for students?

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Which of the following is a tangible benefit of technology in business?

<p>Increased revenue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role can teachers assume when technology is effectively integrated into education?

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What is one way technology can assist individuals with disabilities?

<p>Enables them to do things they otherwise couldn't (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative impact of spending too much time on social media?

<p>Feelings of loneliness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Social Media Distraction

A potential issue when using technology in education, where students may focus on social media instead of learning.

Security Breach

A risk where students, driven by curiosity, may attempt to access or breach system security, potentially compromising data or settings.

Technology-Enabled Cheating

The use of technology to gain an unfair advantage, such as accessing or storing unauthorized information during assessments.

Gaming Distraction

The excessive use of gaming apps on devices, leading to distraction and decreased productivity in learning environments.

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Concentration of Information Access

Technology's impact on concentrating access to information and decision-making, potentially leading to inequalities.

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Social Media Validation

The phenomenon where individuals prioritize social media engagement, seeking validation through likes and comments.

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Technology's Time Consumption

While technology offers potential time savings, its use can often consume more time and lead to unintended negative consequences.

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Technology for Information Management

Using technology to organize data and improve data transfer and information flow within an organization.

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Technology-Enhanced Learning

The enhancement of learning through technology, leading to increased efficiency and engagement in educational environments.

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Study Notes

  • Introducing tech to education has potential pitfalls to consider.

Social Media Distraction

  • Teachers worry students will use social media instead of engaging in educational activities.
  • Students often spend excessive time on social networking sites and mobile games.

Security Breaches

  • Students' curiosity may lead them to try and bypass security measures.
  • Unrestricted network access can result in students accessing admin servers.

Cheating

  • Technology enables students to access cheat sheets more easily.
  • Software is being developed to allow teachers to monitor screens and mitigate cheating.

Gaming Distraction

  • Addictive gaming apps can distract students and reduce learning productivity.

Societal Impact of Technology

  • Increased information concentration, decision-making power, and control due to information technologies.
  • Technology accelerates employment crisis through labor substitution.
  • Technology intensifies competitive processes in economic and social spheres.
  • Belief that urban crises can be resolved with information and communication infrastructures.
  • Over-reliance on social media can lead to a focus on likes and comments.
  • Technology allows parents to stay informed about their children's whereabouts.
  • Technology enables people to connect with loved ones remotely.
  • Technology can be enslaving and controlling.

Unintended Consequences

  • Technology touted as time-saving can be time-consuming.
  • New innovations can lead to troubling or depressing consequences.
  • Social media can lead to loneliness.
  • Excessive screen time can hinder teenagers' development.
  • Tech innovators aim to make money.

Neutrality of Technology

  • Technology is neither inherently good nor evil.

Business Applications

  • Technology can organize information, aid data transfer, and manage business records.
  • Automating tasks increases production and efficiency in business.
  • Accounting software like QuickBooks automates accounting tasks.

Benefits for Students

  • Technology speeds up the learning process.

Effects on Business Operations

  • Technology offers tangible and intangible benefits.
  • Technology affects culture, efficiency, and relationships within a business.
  • Technology can enhance relationships between teachers, students, and the community.
  • Teachers become advisors, content experts, and coaches through effective technology integration.
  • Technology makes teaching and learning more engaging.
  • Technology assists individuals with disabilities in learning and performing tasks.

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