I used the schools library computer system to find an article about the use of technology in an academic setting. In most classrooms there seems to be a greater emphasis on the use of technology against traditional styles of teaching. Technology such as the use of power points can make information easier to display, but can also cause bad learning habits. In the article students were questioned about their ability to absorb information and found that more interactive styles of teaching were the best to gain more knowledge and relate to the subjects which they were studying. Both teachers and students agreed that technology can sometimes be distracting and disrupt important class time. Issues with computers or various slide show presentations can take away from learning and disrupt the flow of class. The availability of notes that could be shared online had mixed reviews and some students said that it made it easier to learn, while others said that they would rather learn the material straight from the source.  Students were more concerned with availability of resources and the integration of good technology into an academic setting. The best classes were the ones in which teachers could effectively use technology to display information without any glitches. The use of technology in classrooms has made teaching easier but has also made generations of new student unable to retain information because everything is digitized. Teachers who are able to fully engage with students while using technology offer the most benefits to the learning capabilities of students.

Young, J. (2004). When Good Technology Means Bad Teaching. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 51(12). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214681148/