Internet in K-12 Classrooms

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With technology becoming an important part of our daily lives, it is only natural that it would also affect our instruction strategies in schools. It has been noticed that, while use of the Internet is often hailed as an effective teaching aid, its use in the classrooms at the K-12 level raises many questions that have significantly limited its growth in schools. This paper shows that, while the Internet is a great teaching tool, many educators are worried about its use in classrooms because they feel that at the K-12 level, students might misuse this research aid. Instead of using it for research purposes, they might use it for non-educational purposes that can adversely affect student?s performance. For this reason, some schools are implementing filters and censorship method to control Internet usage in classrooms. The paper shows that if this one aspect of Internet usage can be effectively controlled, then the Internet is definitely a perfect tool for instruction in K-12 schools.

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"But despite these minor problems, Internet can be effectively used for providing a more in-depth learning experience and it has a very positive impact on learning process. With the help of this technology, students at K-12 level can easily research the topic they are discussing in class, which opens new doors of inquiry. With access to material that is not exactly coming out of a prescribed textbook, students can gain deeper knowledge of the subject. However Internet must be used as an instruction aid after careful consideration of the benefits that can be expected from its usage in K-12 classrooms. Educators are familiar with student learning process and therefore Internet should be used in a way that can facilitate or accelerate this process."

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