Negative Outcomes of Technology in the Classroom

Just as there are positive outcomes with using technology there are a few negative aspects as well. The Internet has many inappropriate items that parents, and teachers would not want their child or student to see. A negative outcome is that the Internet may not have blocked all of the inappropriate sites that students should not be able to view. Another negative aspect is that technology does not allow the students use their minds to their fullest capability. Technology makes things very easy, and it can teach students to cheat, and not learn the work for themselves. Students may also take advantage of using technology in the classroom. They can possibly begin to use their iPods, Cell Phones, and personal Tablets in the classroom. Teachers band these items, because students will not pay attention, and be a disturbance to other students in the classroom. Technology can also cause students not to interact as much. With them not interacting the teacher may not be able to see where the students are academically. These negative aspects can effect the classroom drastically.