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Demerits of using ICT in Education

Demerits of using ICT in Education

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Demerits of Using ICT in Education

  1. Cost
  2. Distraction
  3. Technical issues
  4. Quality of information

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.

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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.

Flashcard
What are the 4 main demerits of using ICT in education?
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Answer
  1. Cost - expensive to buy, maintain, and train teachers
  2. Distraction - off-topic use and too much screen time
  3. Technical Issues - failures and unequal access to devices
  4. Quality of Information - misinformation and information overload
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