Argumentative Essay

I strongly agree that “the personal computer is used to amplify human potential.” Computers are used quite frequently, inside and outside of school. Using this technology to teach is an effective way to educate, especially to this generation. Individuals use computers for many reasons. Such as research, entertainment, social media, etc. When it comes to school, students tend to get excited to learn when the lessons involve technology. Computers are a fun way to educate, help students express their individuality, and show how much education has changed.

Making learning fun for students is a goal many teachers try to accomplish and there are lots of ways to do so. Computers are an easy way to get students engaged in classroom activities. They can be used to go to educational websites that help improve certain skills like math or reading. According to Educational Technology and Mobile Learning 75% of students from ages 5-7 regularly use technology to play educational games. Funbrain is a website where students can play games to help improve in any subject. Users can create a profile on this site to keep up with their work and to see if they are improving in a certain criteria. Personally, I can remember being a child and playing a game for my history class. This game was based on a pilgrim family trying to survive. It was a very entertaining way to teach me that it was difficult to live in that century, and I always enjoyed getting to try and successfully survive in that virtual life.

Today there are even more opportunities for educators to teach children to teach while using a computer. Students tend to expand their creativity when technology is involved. When using a personal computer individuals are able to be themselves. For instance, in my instructional technology class I get to express my thoughts and feelings by creating a blog of my own. By doing this I get to be creative by explaining how I feel on certain topics I am learning in class. In elementary school students are also allowed to express themselves. There are blog sites made for younger students also. These blogs are similar to diaries, children get to say what’s on their minds. When students use computers to make blogs it helps them with reading, writing, and being creative. Another example of how students can get creative is being assigned to write a creative poem and turn it into a video. Students get to think outside of the box when it comes to working on computers or laptops.

It is amazing the technology that can be used today to educate students that was not even thought about before! Educators used to only be able to read from textbooks or write on chalkboards. Now there are smart boards, Ipads, clickers, laptops, and many more inventions. These can be used to incorporate a whole class to learn. For example, teachers can have students come up one by one to the smart board to solve a problem. Students enjoy working with technology and finding ways to complete their assignments successfully. This generation is always using technology. Bringing it into classrooms helps students to get creative while learning. Computers are an interesting way to educate and allow students to be themselves. Personal computers show how technology in education is constantly upgrading to help teach. Technology is constantly growing, and one can only imagine what the future has in store for the improvement of technology in classrooms.