Technology in education

 

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION?

The following infographic shows the disadvantages of using technology in education. There are five points: digital divide and inequality, reduced social interaction, dependence on technology, cost and resource allocation, and the impact on fundamental skills. Also, our infographic mention that not all students have access to technology, especially in rural areas. 

For this reason, the excessive use of technology can reduce social interaction, make students dependent on devices, and increase costs for schools. Additionally, it affects handwriting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

What are the disadvantages of using technology in education? By Leidy Saavedra and Felipe Guzman

As future teachers, we believe that technology is helpful in many aspects of our daily life, but it also has many challenges and more in educational field. It is important to use technology in the classroom because such as English teachers there are a lot of digital resources to improve and follow up on the improvement of our students. 

However, we must make sure that all students have access to it and more in rural areas of our country. We should also promote social interaction and creativity, not only depend on computers. We as teachers need to find a balance between traditional learning methods and technology to help students develop important skills like critical thinking and communication.