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Impact of Technology on Students

The document discusses the positive and negative effects of technology on students. It explores how technology has helped student engagement and learning but may negatively impact motor skills and cognitive development. The document also examines how technology has transformed modern communication globally.

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Impact of Technology on Students

The document discusses the positive and negative effects of technology on students. It explores how technology has helped student engagement and learning but may negatively impact motor skills and cognitive development. The document also examines how technology has transformed modern communication globally.

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THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY TO THE STUDENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

be intrusive. The effect of the technology on daily routines, communication patterns, and use of
space and time need to be anticipated, clearly communicated, and approved by the user and
others in their environment before implementation. Technology is an important part of students’
lives. Incorporating technology into the classroom has proved to be beneficial yet also has some
drawbacks. Technology has helped student willingness and engagement and allows for the
enhancements of learning. According to Fisher, et al. (2014), “The need for construction and
engagement means that the best types of learning will be those that involve choices that the
student can make, and learning where there are meaningful contexts where the student is
engaged” (p. 5). But is this enough to outweigh some of the negatives? In a study conducted by
Sülzenbrück, et al. (2011) that examined the effect computer use has on motor skills, they
discovered that using modern technology could effect changes in basic psychomotor and
cognitive skills. This includes using Technology has been playing a vital role in the development
of all kinds of communication. We use technological devices such as mobile phones, computers,
laptops, etc. Today we can make communication all over the world; text messaging, audio calling,
video calling are all parts of modern communication (Hasan,2019). We use technology to perform
a variety of tasks in our daily life. It is important to our families, our work, our academics, and our
personal lives. Technology can be characterized as products and processes designed to make
everyday life clear. We use technology to empower people to learn more about technology
systems. According to Petty L and Treviranus J in Clinician’s Guide to Assistive Technology, 2002
The effect of technology on the users and others in their environment can tools such as
computers, electronic organizers, navigation systems, etc. This can cause concerns in student
growth in the classroom.

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