William Mbionwu
April 22, 2015
1.7 Module One Activity
Inverse: If students are not allowed to use technology such as computers, calculators and tablets, then they will not be able to develop a deeper understanding of the math concepts presented within their course.
Converse: If the students develop a deeper understanding of the math concepts presented within their course, then they are allowed to use technology such as computers, calculators and tablets.
Contrapositive: If the students do not develop a deeper understanding of the math concepts presented within their course, then they are not allowed to use technology such as computers, calculators and tablets.
Students should be allowed to use technology such as computers, calculators and tablets, because then they will be able to develop a deeper understanding of the math concepts presented within their course. Technology also allows students to complete work faster. Allowing students to use technology will also make them more productive. There are some negatives to allowing the use of electrical devices in the classroom, but the pros out-weigh the cons.
In this day and age everything is revolving around technology. It only makes sense that technology would also be included in schools. A recent study shows that 73% of students do better when either taking a test on a computer or when allowed to use phones in class. Although most schools have technology such as computers and tablets in their disposal, they are not utilized in the classrooms. Instead of writing on papers, most students would be excited by the use of technology in class, therefore boosting their performance in class.
Technology can also help students complete work faster. The calculator, for example, is a tool used in mathematics to solve problems quickly that would normally be done on paper. This helps when there are tests that need to be completed in a certain amount of time; students can spend up to five minutes trying to solve a problem that can be solve in 10 seconds by a calculator. Computers can also be used to watch videos and look at tutorials to help the student deeper understand the material.
Some may argue that technology is a distraction in the classroom, but technology is no more a distraction than then pencil in your hand or that bug flying around the classroom. Technology has become a necessity in our society and will only continue to grow.
With the permission of technology in schools students will be able to attain a deeper understanding in their courses. Work will also be finished considerably faster than if one were not to use technology. Productivity will greatly increase with the introduction of technology into schools. Technology should be used in schools.