Is the internet making us smarter? I think the internet may not be making us smarter but it is making us more efficient. Instead of memorizing raw facts and details, we are memorizing how to find these raw facts and details using our devices. One would think that it would be more beneficial to just memorize the fact and move on but it takes less effort to memorize where to find the information and having the internet in the palm of our hand gives us instant access to that information. Yes, there are some people who rely on technology to much like using a calculator for simple addition or having to use google maps to get a carton of milk but I think that the benefits definitely outweigh the downfalls.
The internet gives us access to information that we may never be exposed to otherwise so it a great learning tool, especially for those who always like to push themselves, dig deeper or step outside the boundaries. The biggest downfall of the internet is that anyone is able to post or create their own websites so cyphering through the various websites till you find a credible one or one with reliable sources.
The internet is here and it is here to stay. We should add this great learning tool to our teaching tool box and use it to it's full potential!
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