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Familiar Technology Advantages Disadvantages
Toys, larger Kids like them Dangerous if misused
play equipment Develops large and small motor skills Can be costly
Promotes cooperation and taking turns
Can promote science or other concepts
Provides physical exercise
Trade books Portable Not interactive
Archival Long lag time between editions
Inexpensive Take up space
Will not become obsolete quickly Copies can wear out
Multiple copies available
Contains much information
Familiar Technology Advantages Disadvantages
Adding machines Easy to use Limited functions
Relatively inexpensive Outdated
Art supplies Easy to use Can be messy
(e. ... , paint, brushes, Encourages creativity May be expensive
crayons, canvas, Fun
clay, wood, metal)
Audiotapes and Portable Limited to recorded sound
audiotape players Easy to use
Relatively inexpensive
Audiotape recorders Portable Limited to recorded sound
Easy to use Transcribing is tedious
Relatively inexpensive Can be difficult to hear
Promotes interviewing, journaling
Calculators Easy to use May prevent kids from learning
Reliable important math concepts if used
Time saving improperly by the instructor
Most are inexpensive
Some have special functions
Cameras (analog) Easy to use Relatively expensive
Promotes creativity Limited to still images
Creates high resolution images
Portable
Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Technologies Tool
The purpose of this tool, which is divided into two tables, is to help you select appropriate technologies by
identifying the key advantages and disadvantages of each one.
Approximate Word count = 686
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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