In this article," Professors Adjust Their Methods To Reach Technology-Savvy Generation," Eleanor Yang Su depicts the ever-evolving technological society that we live in today, coupled with the powerful impact it has on school systems. Professors are being forced to align themselves with the their technologically savvy students in an attempt to gain interest among the class and sustain their attention. Although many teachers are conforming to this seemingly intimidating trend by utilizing equipment such as clicker remotes and creating class software, many refuse to go without a fight. For some teachers, new technology is said to be “dumbing down” courses by substituting academically rich books for mindless entertainment. Relentless multitasking is another commonality among the Millennials despite the array of evidence that reveals its ineffectiveness. This in turn produces work of low quality and poor effort.
Does the use of multimedia in the classroom equal the inherent disappearance of books and PowerPoints?
I hope not! I do not think that there is a book-substitute available, and I would surely hope that teachers would not eliminate these invaluable resources from the classroom due to technology. I can understand the fear of technology that many possess if they think it will replace the necessities of learning altogether. It can be an immensely convenient tool within the classroom, if used correctly, transforming the way that information is distributed from teacher to student.
How has technology already revolutionized the university system?
Technology has become a mainstay in most college classrooms, especially those titled “smart.” Teachers are now integrating clickers, videos, and the Internet as staples into their curriculum. Teachers should always be taking advantage of the ways to enhance their lesson plans and stay connected with their student’s lives.
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