An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many educational institutions have replaced
books
and other physical copies of study materials by supplying laptops and tablets. This
essay will demonstrate how this
change can benefit students, as this
will make learnings more interesting and reduce the burden of heavy school bags. But will also
show that this
can lead to problems such
as effects on the eyesight of children and loss of printing press industry.
To begin
with, carrying all the textbooks as per timetable has been a concern for students for since long. Because of the usage of tablets, pupils no longer complain about shoulder pain and they also
find it attractive to learn with visuals than books
. Furthermore
, if usage of physical books
is reduced, it will benefit the environment also
. It will not only save paper but also
reduce global warming as cutting of trees will decline to some extent. For example
, according to the latest survey by a university of Scotland, there has been a 50% decline in deforestation as demand for books
has come down.
On the other hand
, the drawbacks are quite noteworthy. Continuous use of electronic devices can hamper the eyesight of pupils who have to use them for their educational purpose. This
can lead to poor eyesight and early use of spectacles. Additionally
, after a slowdown in demand for printed materials, the printing press industry has been affected severely. As a result
of this
, many such
small shops have shut their business which resulted in the unemployment of workers. For example
, as per the latest survey by the employment authority of Germany, the unemployment rate in the paper industry has increased by 40% in the last
2 years.
To conclude, although
usage of technology in education can sometimes result in minor health issues among children and affect paper sector performance, it greatly improves the educational experience of students and also
this
change is environmentally friendly.Submitted by malandkarakshata on
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