Using any of the many forms of educational technology opens up many new doors in the classroom. Students are no longer subject to the dreaded task of searching through piles of old books in order to find a little bit of information. Instead, today s technology provides them with a quick, easy access to a plethora of information. Not only that, but it takes a once often boring task and turns it into a lot of fun. Technology is also more conducive to a child s learning style and obstacles.
Search engines allow for quick searching through a vast amount of information.
Students can then quickly find a few sites that state the information that they need. They can also find sites that are simplified to their level. Still, with all these benefits come many disadvantages. As stated along with the benefits, teachers often do not have the knowledge necessary to make technology part of their teaching. I often feel that the students I am working with are teaching me more about the technology then I am teaching them.