Who doesn't like using computers doing school? For many students, it is the best part of the day.
A study on student's views revealed that pretty much all children enjoy using technology in school, and it helps them. Some of the more common statements from the survey included:
- I use technology for learning every day of my life, and in so many ways.
- Personally, I use computers for almost everything school related! Whether it's writing a report for English, researching for science, or checking my math homework with a friend, technology plays an important role.
- I feel that I can grasp a topic better when I am able to go on to a computer and research it to its full meaning.
- I find that technology really does help a lot in that it encourages us to read and use our imaginations.
- Computers are the tools that students need to keep on track and up to date in such a rapidly-moving world.
- I use the internet for my homework, social connection, amusement, and my practice on organizational skills. I think there should be more emphasis on expanding students' knowledge about technology. It is very beneficial.
- School is very important to me and I like to do the very best I can. Using technology like computers and the Internet makes that a possibility.
- I use technology for learning by using online sources on websites that will help me with my school work and homework. I don't use it just so I can get good grades I use it to study and do good.
- I love to use technology to learn. Everything is fast and clear to me. Technology makes learning fun!
- Technology is one of the most important sources for information and help with schoolwork or things that catch our attention. It helps us to find information without having to take up valuable time when we could be doing other work that we could get done. It also allows us to have more sources for one subject and better knowledge on one subject. Technology is also very fun. It feels good to be able to do your school work and have fun at the same time.
A different survey asked middle school students if they liked using technology at school (and elsewhere) and why. The answer was an unanimous yes, with these being some of the answers:
- "Yes. I like using technology at school because it helps me better. It helps me to answer questions that I will eventually need and it gives me access to more fun, informational games and links."
- "Yes, it makes it much easier and quicker than writing everything. Also it is a more organized way to turn in assignments."
- "Yes it makes us seem more into the 21st century. And we just got new computers that we can take home and do work on."
- "Most of the time yes, but sometimes using technology for school gets on my nerves. For instance, we have to log into z-something every time we get on the internet. I'm just glad I don't have to do that because i have my own laptop! ;)"
- "I do to a certain extent. I like it so i can learn information. But I don't like taking test on computers. I think it helps learning a lot. But it can be stressful sometimes."
- "Yes i think using technology is really fun. I like having Google docs to write papers on. I think that having a personal computer at school makes it much easier to use the internet. I enjoy that we have active boards so we can be on the internet together as a class."
- "Yes because it keeps your attention and you have more options on how you do something, also more importantly, your hand doesn't cramp up when you type, but it does when you write a lot."
- "I love being able to use my phone for something in class. I also like how we get to use something that is actually ours that hasn't been touched or used by everyone else. I think it makes doing and turning in assignments way easier."
- "I love being able to use technology. For example it is easier for me to store files and things on my computer instead of in my binder where it could get lost. I also am will to use computers and things to learn. I personally think it make learning easier and a lot more fun. "
- "Yes. Because it is better then using pen/pencil and paper. And it updates quicker and saves the trees bro."
- "Yes. Because I find it easier to use than having to take notes when you could just have them on a web site so if you lose the paper than you could just get them from the website. Also it helps save trees so its good for the world."
- "I do. It is a new way to learn and experience, and I like learning more about technology. "
- "Yes, but people treat me like I am irresponsible and I can only use computers at Technology class."