Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

 

It is certain these days that the computer is increasingly becoming an integral part of pedagogy. This essay will illustrate how it has broken geographical boundaries as the primary benefit and on the other side, the lack of human contact increasing simultaneously is seen as a negative impact. This essay will deliberate on both sides of the argument.

 

The introduction of this exceptional development to education has transformed learning. The pivotal benefit it brings to pupils is a seamless geography across the physical world and makes curriculums available to anyone from anywhere and most characteristically anytime. It is therefore agreed that technology is without the slightest ounce of doubt impacting the schooling world positively like never before. To state an example, last year I enrolled myself on a doctoral program at a Swiss university and I’m pursuing it from the comfort of my abode. On completion, it will add a prestigious feather to my academic hat, which otherwise wouldn’t have been possible without computers.

 

However, many disagree with the positive side on the argument that, the ever-increasing intervention of computers in schools/universities is resulting in reducing personal contact. And this is why, children are said to be deprived of the basic human dispositions like soft skills and compassion. This essay disagrees with the notion that technology completely obliterates the opportunity of people coming into basic interactions in person. We must note here that applications like Facebook have rather shrunk the world, and brought people closer from across nations in a way that, would never have been possible in a physical sphere.

 

In conclusion, there is no denial of the ever-increasing reliance on computers for studies and neither are people’s attention drawn towards to its side effects of arrested cognitive development in pupils. To offset the impact, we need to ensure a right balance and additionally, we need to encourage more and more practical ways of pedagogy.

 

Written by Vinesh Bhandari, Delhi | Edited by David Conrad Linus (aka John Smith)