In 2009, approximately 97% of classrooms had one or more computers, while 54% could bring computers into the classroom. Internet access was available on 93% of computers and the ratio of students to computers in the classroom was 5.3 to 1 (“Educational” par.1). Just four years ago, technology was an increasingly important tool in education. The benefits of technology are constantly evolving and improving. The use of computer labs has evolved so that each student has access to their own personal portable device or laptop. Because of this, teachers have new ways to deliver information and can change the way they teach. There is more hands-on interaction when students can find information on their own using these devices. Many new techniques, such as the flipped classroom, are emerging trends used in our school and many others. Schools across the United States are slowly moving away from the traditional paper-and-pencil method of learning. Taking notes on a computer at school or even at home is gaining popularity. Technology should be used in education because it makes learning faster and easier, gives students the opportunity to learn more information that may not be provided by textbooks, and allows students to immerse themselves in technology at an early age. Technology offers students and teachers many opportunities to facilitate learning. A new technique called the flipped classroom has emerged in schools. This means that tasks that are usually done in class are reversed. The idea was born in 1998 by Barbara Walvoord and Virginia Anderson. They promoted the use of this approach in their book Effective Grading (Brame par. 1). This idea has grown in recent years due to improvements in technology. When students learn using traditional methods, homework must be done at home. It seems logical but let's turn it on its head
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