Better Learning Environment
Oudekerk 1
Matt Oudekerk
Shirley Collins
Composition and Rhetoric
6 Nov. 2010
A better environment for learning
High schools today are using technology in ways that were not even dreamed of yet when
I attended high school. Looking back and using today’s technology as a guide; there are many
improvements that could be made to the high school I attended. Technology is the key to
improving the environment for learning.
Software is now saving time and improving learning in classrooms. In order to improve
the classroom experience a couple of software programs should be available to students. Word
processing software should be used to replace the typewriters, this would encourage students to
write and make it easier to edit papers. Spreadsheet software could be added to help students
with organization skills as well as math. Voice recognition software would also be a good
addition, students could use this to take notes or for creating rough drafts for assignments. Email
programs can also be used to connect the students, teachers and parents twenty four hours a day.
The internet has opened many ways for students to learn and gather information.
Improving access and use of the internet would help create a better place to learn. The internet
has vast amounts of information that can be gathered and used for research. Each classroom
should set up a class website to post students work and creations. Teachers need to set up online
testing as well as test results to streamline the process and eliminate paperwork. Websites should
be set up to enable teachers to communicate and share grade, conduct, and schedule information
to parents. The internet can also be used to share classroom information with other classrooms
Oudekerk 2
all over
Matt Oudekerk
Shirley Collins
Composition and Rhetoric
6 Nov. 2010
A better environment for learning
High schools today are using technology in ways that were not even dreamed of yet when
I attended high school. Looking back and using today’s technology as a guide; there are many
improvements that could be made to the high school I attended. Technology is the key to
improving the environment for learning.
Software is now saving time and improving learning in classrooms. In order to improve
the classroom experience a couple of software programs should be available to students. Word
processing software should be used to replace the typewriters, this would encourage students to
write and make it easier to edit papers. Spreadsheet software could be added to help students
with organization skills as well as math. Voice recognition software would also be a good
addition, students could use this to take notes or for creating rough drafts for assignments. Email
programs can also be used to connect the students, teachers and parents twenty four hours a day.
The internet has opened many ways for students to learn and gather information.
Improving access and use of the internet would help create a better place to learn. The internet
has vast amounts of information that can be gathered and used for research. Each classroom
should set up a class website to post students work and creations. Teachers need to set up online
testing as well as test results to streamline the process and eliminate paperwork. Websites should
be set up to enable teachers to communicate and share grade, conduct, and schedule information
to parents. The internet can also be used to share classroom information with other classrooms
Oudekerk 2
all over