1. By: Mechele Seville,
Heather Schwartzmiller, & Lisa Gardner

2. Introduction
There are obvious benefits of using
technology in the classroom.
What might not be so apparent are
the negative aspects.
Research question “What are the
pitfalls of technology usage in k-12
classrooms?”

3. Literature Review
Student Effects
 Technology can:
 be a distraction in class
 have negative academic effects
 can be used to cheat/plagiarize

4. Literature Review
Teacher Effects
 Academic dishonesty
 Lack of professional development
 Lack of access to technology

5. Arguments
Technology has both positive and
negative effects.

6. Recommendations
 Model appropriate and proper usage of technology in
the classroom.
 Incorporate technology into the lesson only if it is the
most effective way of presenting the content.
 To avoid plagiarism, teach students how to properly
cite information in a creative way E.g. reader’s theater.
 Develop a class website that contains appropriate
student resources.

7. Our Experiences
 Computer tests
 Number of student computers
 Lack of teacher technology training
 Classroom distractions

8. Conclusion
 Technology should be used in moderation.
 How students choose to use technology
makes the difference between helping and
hindering learning.

9. Conclusion continued…
 “It is not simply the use of technology in general, but
rather the purpose for which technology is used, that
has consequences for academic engagement. A
student may use computers, electronic mail, a PDA, or
cellular phone primarily for social purposes; however,
those same technologies can also be used for
communication about academic matters, thereby
increasing educational involvement” (Lloyd & Cooper,
2007).

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