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Technology In The Classroom

Parents are not receptive towards teachers using technology, particularly handphones
Handphones are used to keep children quiet at home and as a management tool
Technology is viewed by parents as a playing tool rather than an educational one
Parents are not aware of the educational aspect of technology
Too much inappropriate exposure to technology (appropriate control, specific limitations & constant monitoring) can have adverse effects on children's health and development
Parents do not know the benefits of using technology in the classroom for children

Parents are not receptive towards teachers using technology, particularly handphones
Handphones are used to keep children quiet at home and as a management tool
Technology is viewed by parents as a playing tool rather than an educational one
Parents are not aware of the educational aspect of technology
Too much inappropriate exposure to technology (lack of appropriate control, specific limitations & constant monitoring) can have adverse effects on children's health and development
Parents do not know the benefits of using technology in the classroom for children

Teachers of different age groups have differing views on the usage of technology in the classroom
Dissimilar competency levels amongst teachers in relation to incorporating technology in the classroom
Younger teachers are more motivated to use technology in the classroom
However, more senior educators are still old-fashioned and believe in the pen and paper method
Senior teachers are not receptive towards technology as they are not as proficient in it
So, senior teachers would rather do away with technology and do not seek opportunities to upgrade themselves with technological use

Teachers who view technology as an essential part of Early Childhood will keep themselves up to date with the new technology and go the extra mile to incorporate technology into their classroom
Teachers who believe in traditional methods will not use technology versus to a teacher who believes in technology in the classroom
Whereas teachers who do not believe in using technology, she will not attempt to use technology in her classroom because of her negative take on technology
Leads to incompetence in technological skills and the inability to incorporate technology effectively into the classroom as it does not align with the teacher's beliefs
Teachers need to take on a more positive approach to technology
Only then will they be motivated to increase their competency level in technology and use more of it in their classrooms