Demerits of using ICT in Education
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Demerits of Using ICT in Education
ICT brings challenges alongside its benefits. There are 4 main demerits of using ICT in education:
- Cost: buying, maintaining, and updating ICT equipment and software is expensive; teacher training adds to this cost
- Distraction: students may use ICT for non-educational purposes, and too much screen time can harm health
- Technical Issues: technology failures disrupt lessons; not all students have equal access to devices and the internet
- Quality of Information: the internet contains misinformation and information overload can make it hard to focus
Cost
High Expense: Buying and maintaining ICT equipment and software can be expensive.
Training Cost: Teachers need training to use ICT well. This training also costs money.
Distraction
Off-Topic Use: Students might use ICT for non-educational purposes during class.
Overuse: Too much screen time can harm students’ health and well-being.
Pop Quiz
Which demerit of ICT refers to the unequal access students have to devices and the internet?
Technical Issues
Dependence on Technology: Learning can be disrupted if the technology fails.
Access Issues: Not all students have equal access to technology and the internet.
Quality of Information
Misinformation: The internet has a lot of incorrect or biased information.
Overload: Too much information can overwhelm students. It can make it hard to focus on what matters.
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What are the 4 main demerits of using ICT in education?
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- Cost - expensive to buy, maintain, and train teachers
- Distraction - off-topic use and too much screen time
- Technical Issues - failures and unequal access to devices
- Quality of Information - misinformation and information overload
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