HANOI UNIVERSITY

FINAL WRITING TERM 4

The positive impacts of technology on Teaching and

Learning

Supervisor: Ms. Đỗ Thị Thu Huyền, M.A.

Students: Đỗ Thảo Nguyên

Trần Thị Hải Yến

Class: 6A-22

Hanoi, May 2024

 OUTLINE
I, Introduction

1. Lead-in: The development of technology

2. Thesis statement: Technology has positively impact on Teaching and Learning

II, Body

A, Argument

1. Argument 1 : Technology’s positive impacts on Teaching

Technology in education, particularly in assessment, enhances efficiency and
insight into student progress, allowing educators to save time on manual tasks,
evaluate various student abilities, identify strengths and weaknesses, and adapt
teaching methods accordingly.
2. Argument 2: Technology’s positive impacts on Learning

Increased Access to Information: Technology in education facilitates instant

access to diverse knowledge and resources, transcending traditional limitations.
Students can explore a wide array of subjects through search engines and e-
books, benefiting from materials provided by experts worldwide.

Improved Students’ Engagement and motivation: Instructional technology

boosts student engagement and motivation by offering interactive platforms for
learning. Technologies such as web-conferencing tools and social media
platforms provide opportunities for student-teacher interaction, peer
collaboration, and immersive learning experiences.

B, Counter Argument and Refutation

1. Counter argument: The excessive use of advanced technology in education has

been linked to various health challenges.
 2. Refutation: proper usage and technological advancements can mitigate these
effects. Additionally, digital education offers benefits such as interactive learning
tools.

IV, Conclusion

The positive impacts of Technology on Teaching and Learning far more outweigh its
negative ones. It is extremely essential to take advantage of Technology in Pedagogical
Fields.
 The positive impacts of technology on Teaching and Learning

In the contemporary digital era, technology has integrated into every aspect of human’s

lives, transforming lifestyles, professions, and modes of communication. In the field of

education, technology has significantly contributed to raising the quality of education that

both teachers and students receive, making teaching and learning more straightforward and

less complicated. This study aims to investigate the ways in which technology enriches

teaching methods and improves educational achievements.

First off, there are various benefits that modern technology has brought to the teaching

process, particularly with regard to students’ evaluation. Thanks to technology, educators

are able to improve their efficiency as well as their insight into students. In recent research

on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Assessment (Ishfaq, 2020),

technology has contributed to the creation of assessment tasks. In addition to building and

distribution assessment, technology can also be used to provide students with grades or

feedback. Consequently, a significant amount of time would be saved and be distributed to

other educational purposes due to the avoidance of manual assessment-related works.

Ishfaq (2020) also pointed out that many kinds of students’ abilities are also evaluated

through the technology-based assessment. Additionally, analyzing them also reveals their

strengths and weaknesses. As a result, educators would be better equipped to assess

students' capacities and modify their curriculum and teaching style to suit their students

accordingly.
 Likewise, along with the positive impacts on teaching, technological development also

provides numerous beneficial changes appearing in the learning process. One of

technology’s major benefits on learning is its ability to provide students with instantaneous

access to a wide range of knowledge and information resources regardless of location and

budget. In the recent research on the impacts of technology on education (“Fresh Essay”,

2023), students were reported to be able to effortlessly discover immediate and precise

information about a vast array of subjects through search engines or e-book, surpassing the

limitation of conventional resources such as traditional textbooks or libraries. Digital

websites provide learners with various educational materials from several world’s top

specialists or renowned organizations. This allows students to gain knowledge from

different viewpoints and experiences, fostering their comprehension of diverse topics. An

analysis of the latest data of technology in education reveals that 80% of students show

positive changes in their grades when using technology and 92% of teachers agree that

technology has a great ability to attract students in studying (Lindner, 2023).

Besides increasing access to information, incorporating the implementation of

instructional technology also enhances student’s engagement and motivation. Technology

facilitates the development of appealing and logical applications or platforms for students

to engage with. Specifically, according to Dan in his study The Impact of Technology on

Student Achievement, math resources effectively maintain students' engagement during

lessons as they actively participated. These tools offer heightened stimulation for students

through increased interactivity compared to traditional pencil-and-paper methods for

solving math problems. Students also gain additional chances to interact with educators,
collaborate with classmates, and immerse themselves in the learning process by applying

specific technologies comprising web-conferencing tools, blogs, wikis, social media

platforms.

However, excessive use of advanced technology in classes has been associated with a

myriad of health challenges. For instance, Agrawal, Sinha, and Mohammad (2022) argued

that digital education necessitates the utilization of devices featuring diminutive screens,

such as iPads and smartphones. The confluence of factors including small font sizes,

narrow inter-line spacing, and reduced display luminosity requires frequent ocular

adjustments and radial movements. Consequently, this repetitive visual strain leads to a

feeling of discomfort and ocular maladies amongst individuals extensively engaging with

visual display terminals.

While it is true that prolonged use of digital devices with small screens can potentially

lead to ocular strain and discomfort, it's essential to recognize that these effects can be

mitigated through proper usage and technological advancements. Furthermore, digital

education offers several benefits that traditional methods may not provide, such as

interactive learning tools. In primary school settings, Ioanna and Ashley (2009)

investigated the effects of interactive whiteboards (IWBs), a type of interactive tool, on

classroom interaction and learning results. According to their research, students thought

that utilizing IWBs improved their learning experiences and had a favorable opinion of

them because of their multimedia potential. Students specifically reported that IWBs

helped them concentrate better in class. Teachers also reported that IWBs improved student

motivation and helped accomplish learning goals.

 In conclusion, the positive impacts of technology on teaching and learning far outweigh

its negative ones. By leveraging technology, educators can enhance instructional strategies,

improve student engagement, and facilitate access to information. While there are concerns

about technology dependency, its transformational potential in education should not be

underestimated. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is imperative to embrace

technology as a valuable tool in the educational landscape, harnessing its power to create

dynamic and enriching learning experiences for all students.

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