How students study and learn today, both at home and
, are radically different from the past, and the increased availability and relatively low price of modern technology have been instrumental in
change.
, I strongly believe that while modern
are important in assisting a child's learning,
learning should be guided and directed by the experience of human teachers.
On one hand, some people argue that modern
as computers and the internet are of extreme importance in a child's learning.
is because they can present knowledge in a vivid and novel way and
enable students to enhance their general understanding of how to solve difficulties in their studies as well as give them vital skills in readiness for later life.
, internet applications
as YouTube, and Learning online forums help individuals to find
regarding a particular topic or help them solve easy to complex mathematical problems, plus get feedback on their work.
, the
that the computer can show needs constant updating, and may not be peer-reviewed which makes it not so reliable all the time.
, the Internet may represent a scientific article which is not from a verified or reliable source of knowledge, which makes it often conflicting and fake
available for use.
, some argue that traditional and long-established skill-based guided learning from an experienced teacher cannot be ignored.
is due to the fact it is under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable teacher which is very valuable and it helps guide children in the right direction regarding their studies and course material at
.
, a
is a place where children gather to be educated and learn from each other and human educators. At
,
, students' development is orchestrated stage by stage, step by step by experienced teachers, and their acquisition of knowledge is guided and backed up systematically.
,
kind of systematic, guided learning helps individuals develop into confident human beings.
To conclude, despite the ease of availability and abundance of
through modern
, I strongly believe that modern
can complement more traditional teaching and learning methods, without being used as a replacement for these traditions. It is important that these two types of learning approaches co-exist.