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.

There is an ever-increasing use of

technology

,

such

as tablets, computers, phones and laptops, in the classroom. It is often argued that

this

is a positive development, whilst others disagree and think it will lead to adverse ramifications. In

this

essay, I will discuss both sides. It is clear that the internet has provided

students

with access to more information than ever before.

Moreover

, learners have the ability to research and learn about any subject at the touch of a button. It is

therefore

agreed that

technology

is a very worthwhile tool for education. Wikipedia is a prime example, where

students

can simply type in any keyword and gain access to in-depth knowledge quickly and easily.

On the other hand

, many disagree and feel that

technology

deprives

people

of real human

interaction

. Human

interaction

teaches

people

valuable skills

such

as discourse, debate and empathy. Despite

this

, human

interaction

is still possible through the internet and

this

essay disagrees

technology

should be dismissed for

this

reason.

For instance

, Skype and Facebook make it possible for

people

to interact in ways that were never before possible.

Furthermore

, excessive

technology

usage leads to children's educational issues because

students

would face academic failures. In conclusion, while the benefits of

technology

, particularly the internet, allow

students

to tap into limitless sources of information, some still feel that

people

should be wary of

this

new phenomenon and not allow it to curb face-to-face

interaction

.

However

, as long as we are careful to keep in mind the importance of human

interaction

in education, the educational benefits are clearly positive.