In education we are continually exploring ways to help our students succeed. Technology provides them with an avenue that encourages innovation, allowing them to connect ideas not previously linked. Learning environments need to combine skills, knowledge and resources that allow students to solve problems in new ways. Technology engages students in their learning, allowing them to express their understandings in a variety of creative mediums.
At St Joseph’s we believe the key benefits of using technology in the classroom are:
At St Joseph’s we believe the key benefits of using technology in the classroom are:
- It’s effective way to cater for diverse learning styles.
- Students are able to access the most up-to-date information more efficiently than ever before.
- It gives students the chance to interact with their peers more by encouraging collaboration.
- Students become more responsible. Technology helps students take more control over their own learning.
- Students learn how to make their own decisions and monitor their learning.
- Students work is given an audience, requiring them to think more deeply about the way they convey and present their ideas.
- It promotes digital citizenship.