Technology in the Classroom

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the Internet is the dominant technology in today's classroom. It is the platform for the development and use of educational applications, collaborative workspaces, portals and websites. The paper points out the advantages and disadvantages of Web-based learning. The paper also describes Web 2.0, which forms the collaboration platform through which learning and e-learning applications can achieve a high level of student and teacher collaboration.

Table of Introduction:
Figure: A Graphical Definition of Web 2.0
Table: Overview of Web 2.0 Applications
Benefits of using Technology in the Classroom
Disadvantages of using Technology in the Classroom
Future of Technology in the Classroom
Summary

From the Paper:

"Here are several disadvantages of Web-based learning programs. "First, lack of adherence to programming standards and the latest tools for creating thin-client applications may cause many learning environments in Web-based learning to resemble the early days of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) with applications that are slow to respond to the requests from users. Second, the costs of creating a Web-based learning environment, from the production of the software to the delivery and update of it, can be high. In addition, the costs of a staff to keep Web-based learning programs up and running can be significant."

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