It
is safe to say technology has a definite “place in the world”. I think we need to look at how technology has
evolved over that last half century, and realize technology is still rather
young. While technology definitely serves
many different roles, I believe it continues to benefit more people each
day. Technology doesn’t stick to one
particular thing; it is very flexible in its capabilities. From farmers to stockbrokers technology plays
a vital role in our society. The great
thing about technology is that each day it changes in some way, only expanding our
potential. Thus technology’s place in
society is ever expanding and helps millions of us accomplish tasks daily.
So
many things are possible nowadays thanks in major part to technology. It powers our nation and economy, which is
vital for our survival. “As a student who has a visual impairment,
providing screen magnification software has provided me access to my school’s
library services and to computers for reading, writing, and research—skills
that I am using throughout my college career,” another student shared (US Dept.
of Education).
For me personally as a college student I cant imagine life with
out it. I rely on it daily for email
access, phone service and Wi-Fi to accomplish work and keep in touch with
others. Its place amongst my peers and
myself is crucial for our education and work thereafter. Not only does it have a major place in
society as a whole but individually for those who are lucky enough to have
access to it.
"Technology Can
Revolutionize Education for College Students with Disabilities."
Homeroom. US Department of Education, n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2012.
<http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/12/
technology-can-revolutionize-education-for-college-students-with-disabilities/>.
Homeroom. US Department of Education, n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2012.
<http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/12/
technology-can-revolutionize-education-for-college-students-with-disabilities/>.
I think this post is very interesting because in class we tend to talk about technology as something that we could do without and unnecessary expenditures. However, certain technology really does offer benefits that are needed in today's society. Your example is perfect because it shows how technology can really help people and level the playing field.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that technology is a huge asset to us in the classroom, especially to college students. It is a great advantage but sometimes can also serve as a disadvantage, just as other things tend to do that have technology involved.
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