"The use of technology in classrooms has become a major component of today's business education, where computers and specialty software are common in teaching many courses (Aiken, Cauley, & Whitney, 2010). Overall, I support the idea that technology enhances learning in the classroom. However, it is imperative that there is a specific goal and purpose for incorporating technology into the classroom, rather than for the sake of just using technology. Teaching a marketing class makes this easy, since so many business skills revolve around the use of technology.
I try to incorporate technology as much as I can in my marketing class. Whether it's simple skills such as teaching students how to attach a file to an email, format a document, or more advanced skills such as using different programs and websites to create advertising material, I cannot stress enough how important it is that students learn these skills. It is concerning to see the lack of computer technology skills that some high school students possess. I see and hear it every day, students that are clueless when it comes to simple tasks such as the above mentioned. If we are not teaching these skills and helping students to become comfortable with technology, we are not only doing them a disservice, but also are doing a poor job of preparing them for their futures. Yes, students may be "tech-savvy," but there is a difference between knowing how to work a smartphone and knowing how to navigate a computer and use technology efficiently. Again, this brings me to the importance of learning these job-transferable skills and making sure these students are career ready. Students exposed to technology learn to be more comfortable with it in the classroom and it plays an important role in skills beyond college. It also has a positive effect on overall intellectual development and educational experiences. (Aiken, Cauley, & Whitney, 2010). With an ever-evolving digital society, social media marketing will continue to grow, businesses will continue to embrace technology, and technology skills will continue to be marketable skills. By incorporating the use of technology in the classroom, students will become proficient, and will be well-prepared for a future career. References: Aiken, K.D., Cauley, F. G., & Whitney, K. L. (2010). Technologies across our curriculum: a student of technology integration in the classroom. Journal of Education for Business. 85. 118-120. doi: 10.1080/08832320903258600.
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