WHY STUDENTS NEED DIGITAL TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM
Teaching today is dynamic. Long gone are the days of the same worksheet for every student or rote learning from the board. We now know there are a multitude of ways students learn and that our modern life as outgrown these traditional methods. With remote learning came a rise of technology use in the classroom and many teachers saw the deeper benefits of using digital tools. They saw how the classroom could be redefined to improve engagement and a sense of success amongst students. Below are some benefits of using digital tools in today's classrooms.
Prepares students for 21st century living
Digital literacy is very important in the modern world. We are surrounded by technology wherever we go. For students to thrive in modern life and the modern workplace, they need to have the skills to do so. Introducing beneficial technology in the classroom is essential to supporting this development.
Supports different learning types
Every classroom has a huge variety of learners - visual, auditory, kinesthetic, verbal etc. Using digital tools is another way to target some of these learning styles and to have success in learning.
Teaches students how to be responsible online
We know there are risks to being online. But the earlier we teach students how to navigate these risks, the more capable they'll be dealing with them in the future. There are many lessons that can be taught early on by introducing technology in the safety of the classroom.
The ease of differentiation
Personalised learning for each student can be easily achieved through digital tools. Nearly every educational app these days come with the option for differentiation. This means all students can achieve and feel a sense of success in their learning.
Constant feedback
Giving feedback to a classroom of students is a big job, whether formal or informal. But many digital tools come with automatic feedback as students complete their tasks. This saves time for the teacher but also allows students to work on areas of weakness and make improvements in their learning.
Relevant content
Text books date. Information is constantly changing and expanding. Digital tools keep up with the fast paced nature of this. They can be easily updated to ensure students are accessing the most relevant information today.
Time saver
Teachers are always looking for ways to save time in the classroom, to ensure they are getting the most out of the learning time they have available. Searching for worksheets, setting up small groups or printing resources, all take time but digital tools have the availability to streamline classroom practice and save time.
Fun
Children find digital tools engaging, exciting and fun. It's simple. Video, audio, imagery, colour - students find it fun! Students who have fun in their learning retain new information and have greater success in their learning.
Easily manageable
With ClassHive, digital tools are easily accessible and managed. With one QR code login for each student, they can access all their digital tools at the click of a button. This means no more searching for usernames and passwords. This means having a whole classroom of students logged in a matter of minutes. This means less stress and greater engagement. ClassHive makes managing digital tools in the classroom effortless.
