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Essay / Importance of Technology in the Classroom - 1136
I certainly believe that technology has more advantages than disadvantages in the classroom. When technology is present appropriately, for example to support emerging reading and writing skills. I have seen firsthand how children become more engaged in an activity when I bring out the wearable technology. Most children are better at using technology than teachers. In many cases, teachers perceive this as a challenge in teaching new skills to their students. I think kids should be introduced to technology from preschool to kindergarten. As teachers, we must not let technology become the child teacher. For example, some teachers use technology as a tool to manage classroom behavior. There are many concerns about teachers and technology in the classroom, most of the concerns are about the safety of children using the Internet. I agree with the concern for child safety given all the different types of resources children may be exposed to. Teachers and parents must take on the role of educating children and teaching young children how to