Paper Topic:

Have technological advancements with computers, ipods and electronic games changed the way in which children process information

How technological advancements with computers

ipods and electronic games

changed the way in which children process information

Introduction

As the 21st century of advanced technology entered the world of education , everything had been fast enough to be attained . Graduating through the use of Internet as well as distant learning programs became possible for those who are not available for attending university classes . Indeed , instructional made a great break through in making an advanced and high-tech process of studying among youngsters today possible

However , although most students agree to the

fact that they are benefited much by the integration of technology and education , many disagreements between the educators as well as instructional technology providers occur . The issues mentioned are usually related to the real effects of Technological learning to the students of the new generation One of the biggest issue that the said technological faces today is the claim of the educators that technology is already taking their place making the schools empty with teachers

A teacher in her 50 's who used to teach in a computer school in the Philippines once said : those lame computers are taking our jobs away from us . The previous eight-hour work I had to report for in my job became almost only three-hour duty which makes it difficult for me to meet the needs of my family because of decreased chances of getting enough time to work and get paid (Hilario , 21

True , many educators today claim that they already loose jobs due to the advanced education offered through instructional technologies . But should the educators really feel this bad about the situation ? What is the history behind all these advancements ? And how does Instructional Technology help the students of the new millennium

To understand better , this research shall concentrate on the ways by which technology affects learning and processing information in terms of children involvement in the process . The positive and the negative effect of the matter shall be dealt with through identifying the elements that contribute to the increased technological incitement in the system as it is applied in schools today

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The History behind Instructional Technology

The early 1900 's had become the beginning of the educational and instructional revolution . Actually , the use of technology was first used for military purposes . During the World War I , military men should always be updated on food shortages and other war effects on civilians (Roblyer , 121 . These informations were presented using electronic devices . Aside from this , Instructional technology also offered a lot of profit-giving opportunities to many factory owners when it came to incorporating labor within the company through systematic designs of strategies in getting people to work for them

Through all these , a question on the reality of what Instructional Technology is could be raised . Instructional technology simply refers to the systematic and scientific implementation of advanced technology within the systems of educating people . It could be in a visual or and audio form . Today , the most effective technological device used...

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