My view is that all the advances in technology over the last fifty years have been mostly positive. We as students have access to incredible learning resources via the internet and computers. It is fabulous when you can research primary sources directly through the internet, and the Fresno Pacific University online library. However, there has been drawbacks to this technology. I work in the occupational setting as an athletic trainer. Unfortunately many issues have occurred when truck drivers are texting while driving rather than focusing on the road. The problem is that people in general and students just cannot put down their smart phones when they should be concentrating on driving. That is one thing that is simply unacceptable.
Another problem is that students seem to be using the internet for mainly a distraction and fun rather than using it as the great learning tool that it is. In addition, the information in social networking sites is often chatter that is not backed up by primary resource information. However, I must emphasize that the internet and technology is a great resource when used properly. Teachers need to continually find methods to maximize the internet and social networking sites to improve learning outcomes.
Another problem is that students seem to be using the internet for mainly a distraction and fun rather than using it as the great learning tool that it is. In addition, the information in social networking sites is often chatter that is not backed up by primary resource information. However, I must emphasize that the internet and technology is a great resource when used properly. Teachers need to continually find methods to maximize the internet and social networking sites to improve learning outcomes.