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The Effects of Technology & the Internet on Students

Author: Tushar Thakur   Last updated on: July 14, 2020    Leave a Comment  

Tools like an automatic thesis helper or plagiarism checker are just a few ways that technology has evolved to help students. As with all areas of life, technology and the internet have signficantly impacted the way students complete school work. There have been some benefits, such as access to more information and tutoring services. However, there are also risks like cheating or finding inaccurate information. Here’s a look at how technololgy and the internet have impacted students, for better and for worse.

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Greater Opportunity to Learn More

Have you ever wanted to learn more? Adults can work while going to school or choose to further their education on their schedule by ateending school online. Students can find tutoring platforms and learning videos that might help them understand different concepts. This allows both to perform better and learn more, any time of the day or night.

Access to Information

At one time, people would go to the library any time they needed information. However, this limited the availability of information. It also took longer to comb through catalogs than it does to perform a quick search online. Fortunately, technology now allows anyone to access information at the touch of a finger. This includes online publications like magazines and newspapers, as well as books, studies, webpages, and more.

Useful Apps and Tools

Students do not have to struggle as much when they have countless apps and tools at their hand to help propel them to success. Things like math apps are useful for times when students are stuck on a difficult math problem. There are also tools like plagiarism checkers and grammar checkers that help students improve their writing. Regardless of what you are learning, there is an app that can help further your understanding.

Higher Risk of Cheating

It is incredibly tempting to cheat. Every student has found themselves racing against a deadline at least once. Unfortunately, students who frequently look up answers online put themselves at risk of finding the wrong answer. Most free help websites also limit the number of answers that you can find without purchasing a subscription.

Risk of Inaccurate Information

You cannot trust everything that you read online. Even sites that look authentic might contain information that is inaccurate or false. Additionally, for every site that has inaccurate information, there is another that has republished the information. Fact checking is important when using the Internet to do research. Find more than one source that supports your idea if you are unsure. It is also best to use information from reputable sources, such as online newspapers or government websites.

For students, using technology and the internet is about using it to enhance education. There ways for a student to find homework help online. However, advancements in technology are positive and negative for students depending on how they use them. By using tehcnology and the internet in an ethical way, you can get good grades and have a clear conscience.

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About Tushar Thakur

Tushar is founder of Xtendedview. He love to experiments on different gadgets, software/apps. He is professional blogger and Internet marketer. He is Interested in electronics and computers, Internet technology, Search Engine Optimization, Internet Marketing. Running online business and Blogs

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