2011年9月19日 星期一

Is it true that Technology will replace teacher?

Technology makes our life better. However, the question raised, "Is it true that Technology will replace teacher?"

Some of the teachers are afraid that using technology will replace them especially when it comes to online courses. Will technology expand in the future from this complementary role to replace teacher? Actually, according to Clifford in 1987, "A rational response to this question might be that technology will not replace teacher. But, will replace teacher who do not use it."

There are several reasons that indicate teachers will not be replaced by technology.
First of all, people still feel more comfortable when they are communicating with people. Therefore, once students have questions, they still feel more comfortable to discuss with teacher face to face. Then, it would be better to talk directly face to face if students wants to ask questions. It would avoid misunderstanding. Last, if students are taking the class which is teaching by records, they could not immediately raise their hands and ask questions. The most important point is that teachers could take care of the students.Therefore, teachers are still needed in this century.

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Maryanne 提到...

You have pointed out some of the advantages of f2f teaching and learning.