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Vundla Celimpilo
Grade 12
Mthunzini High School

Can technology replace a teacher Technology is certainly changing the way takes a one-size-fits-all approach to learning
in the classroom? students learn, but it cannot be termed as that does not account for learning difference
a replacement for teachers. High- quality or students with special needs, it cannot
The use of technology in the classroom does teachers create a classroom culture that interact with students.
not lessen the need for great teacher. It can motivates students and leads them on the
help the process of learning, but it cannot path of success. Technology cannot inspire, While the role of technology in education
replace the role of the teacher. In fact, it is a help them through their struggles, help is stealing increasing, it is more likely that
great teacher who makes using technology them stand up. YES! Technology can only it will continue to be used as a supplement
so significant in students education. to teaching rather than an alternative to
be a helping factor to learn, but it cannot teacher. However available school and
Education is much more complex than that. replace the experience that come with a online universities still employ educators
It is about the trust and bond between a teacher. to create lessons, mediate discussions, and
teacher and young person that creates the A teacher leads, guides, facilitates and evaluate student progress. Teachers are an
environment where learning can occur and mentors a student. They are role models important part of the learning process and
grow. Virtual learning simply cannot do that, who set an example to students and drive help students become productive of society.
the teaching profession is more important them towards a brighter future. A good
than it ever was. It is teaching that keeps it teacher encourages independent thoughts Technology is assisting students in their
real- teaching that keeps young people alive, and independent learning. He/she can be a learning, but as of now it does not have
in short teachers and profession will never positive influence; can be an inspiration to the power to replace teachers. Human
die. Students need teachers to direct them in achieve goals. The trust and bond between interaction cannot be replaced by computer
learning hands skilled in science, technology, a teacher and students creates the perfect and human skills cannot be taught by
art and mechanics. Moreover, in order to learning environment. technology, modern teachers need to be
learn critical skills like decision making and aware of the new technology.
time management, a child needs a teacher Technology is a great way to offer
as technology cannot teach these human educational service to students, but it still
skills. A teacher is more than just a facilitator has its limitations. No matter how “smart” a
of knowledge, a teacher also act as a guide, product or computer program is, it cannot
a mentor and inspiration for students, a role compare to what life experience a teacher
that cannot be replace. brings to the classroom. Technology usually

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