There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, especially as students are becoming increasingly digitally literate.
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The increase in worldwide computer usage and the need for computer skills in today's workforce have pushed the US government to create guidelines, such as the Core Curriculum Content Standards, to ensure that students are prepared to meet the demands of the twenty first century.
Maintaining a citizenry that is well versed in the STEM fields is a key element of the United States' public-education agenda.
Through the implementation and integration of Web 2.0 computer technologies into the classroom setting, students are able to have new authentic and meaningful learning experiences.
Another advantage of using technology in the classroom is its flexibility and adaptability to differentiated learning.
Source: Boundless. “Advantages of Using Technology in the Classroom.” Boundless Education. Boundless, 26 May. 2016. Retrieved 11 Jul. 2016 from https://www.boundless.com/education/textbooks/boundless-education-textbook/technology-in-the-classroom-6/edtech-25/advantages-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom-77-13007/