Más razones para utilizar tecnología en el aprendizaje

En el sitio de Techlearning encontré este artículo de un estudiante de posgrado que tuvo como tarea justificar la importancia o utilidad de incorporar la tecnología en educación.  He aquí sus razones, que como el mismo señala no son gran novedad, pero tienen la virtud de la reflexión sobre nuestras prácticas.  El autor se llama Arthur Virtue (Arturo Virtud), lo cual debiera garantizarnos que va por buen camino...;)

1. Using technology involves the student in the learning process. Students using technology become active participants in the learning process instead of passive listeners.
2. Using technology eliminates most discipline problems. When the student is involved in the work, there is little time for trouble.
3. Using technology allows students to take ownership of the project. When the student is empowered to find his/her own answers, the learning process becomes much more interesting.
4. Using technology transforms the teacher from authority expert to facilitator.The teacher becomes more of a participant than authority expert when the students use technology to find answers online.
5. Using technology is familiar to today's students. Technology use is part of the normal learning process for students; it is in their "comfort zone" and teachers often learn new technology programs along with students.
6. Using technology reduces the workload on the teacher. Technology as a tool enhances, and replaces, text, paper and pencil because students can use technology for both reference and presentation.
7. Using technology allows for a smooth transition from school to work and school to college . Technology is used everywhere - in math, science, engineering, transportation, manufacturing, and every business application you can think of. From sales transactions and inventory control, to e-commerce, the uses for technology are limitless.
8. Using technology allows for the free exchange of information. The widespread use of compatible word processing and graphic software programs allow information to be exchanged easier than ever before.