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I am again asking this question because on the first time the information given by an expert in English was not too much elaborative and was less which was not enough to frame a complete answer. This time I again asking this... This was the question :...
I sincerely request the experts to give me some pointers for the given debate topic:
- Introduction of smart apps in the curriculum will make learning more easier and more effective.Please give Pointers, firstly one part for,: the positive side of given topic or you can say "for the given debate topic" Please give Pointers in another part for,:the negative side of the given topic or you cansay against the given debate topic. ↵
- (((I had asked this question second time also but experts did not reply.... This is the third time I am asking))))
Ans: The positives are as follows:
Benefits of Using Mobile Applications in Education
- Enhanced Interaction
Experts say that apps in education can make children more interactive and activate better engagement between parents and children. The most effective way is to engage with the children while they are using applications. Interaction tendency in children is enhanced by mobile applications.
- Entertainment
According to studies, mobile apps promote entertainment. Learning is no more a passive activity, it’s active with applications. Lessons transforming to games can change the face of education. Children will enable a kind of interest in learning. Level based apps instil determination to pass each level. Apps without doubt enhance education. No more boring home works and tough class lectures.
- Availability 24/7
Unlike school, mobile applications are available round the clock. No need to be worried about schedules. Anywhere can be a classroom. App learning is not time-bound learning, its relaxed learning.
Most of the apps promote child-friendly control. Children should only need to reach out for the device when they feel like learning. Little ones can operate it without much effort.
- Leisure Hours Utilization
No responsible parents want their kids to get addicted to the “idiot box”. Too much internet usage and talking over the phone for hours are not wise options for killing time. This is where mobile apps prove their worth. Mobile app learning is one among the wisest choices of utilizing your free time actively.
If a child has lots of leisure time, it can be utilized to learn something new with the help of a learning app. Entertainment guaranteed without wasting time.
- Better Earth
While millions of trees are cut down for making papers for the traditional method of learning, mobile apps in education requires just a download. It means a greener earth for future generations.
Mobile learning process has sustainability. Completing a lesson with an app is much more effective as it is learning from experience rather than from compulsion.
- Systematic Learning Activated
Smart learning is one thing and systematic learning is next. App based learning enables both. Mobile apps help in systematic learning. Apps are arranged in such a way that, it promotes not only a craving for learning but systematic learning.
The apps are arranged in a systematic way that it becomes possible for students to go with the flow without even realising.
- Portability
There are no constraints for mobile phones.. They can be constant companions of parents and students. Thereby, apps are available to children anywhere, anytime. Learning will not be confined to the classrooms alone.
- More Than Just Children
It’s a misconception that only children are benefited out of the apps. Teachers and parents also benefit from using educational apps. Teachers can make use of apps in classrooms. There are apps that help teachers to plan teaching materials. App based learning allows teachers and parents more time to discuss lesson plan for better interactive classes. While selecting apps for children, parents and teachers can contribute a lot.
- Sustainability
Using mobile apps for learning is more sustainable compared to the traditional learning methods which include papers, pencils, and pens. Getting reference notes is very simple in mobile learning- just download it. This results in a lesser number of trees being cut down every year.
- Instant Updates
There are some apps which are not only meant for learning but also to stay updated about campus events, timetables, alerts and other important information. Soon apps will allow you to do the educational related payments such as tuition fees, library fines, etc. They also provide opportunities to interact with students throughout the life cycle of prospects, enrolled students, and alumni.
- Track Your Children’s Progress
With some apps, you can track your children’s progress which is one of the important things that every parent wants to know. Along with the progress, you can visualize how each app is helping your children to improve their skills such as reading, maths and much more.
- Staying connected
Educational apps are the best way for children to stay connected with their teachers. Though the way of learning through apps is entirely different from the traditional learning method, it adds value to the entire process.
The negatives are as follows:
The students can easily be distracted while using smart apps for learning. Internet connectivity can be an issue while using such apps. Nothing can replace the authenticity and credibility of human knowledge and human mind. The creativity of human mind can give an edge to any task. By using these apps, the students will tend to depend on the apps and not use their mind to solve various tasks.
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