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Addressing the Misconceptions and Concerns Surrounding Edtech in the Classroom

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Edtech, both in the form of software for classroom management for teachers and other programs more geared toward student use, are now a part of most (if not all) schools in one capacity or another. And it’s unavoidable that people might have concerns. While edtech programs are widely considered successful features of the modern classroom that improve teaching and learning, doubts might still linger. There are several common reservations that show up in virtually all discussions of edtech’s pros and cons. Here are some common misconceptions about edtech and the truths that will negate most concerns and myths. Misconception #1: Technology Can Distract Students Students can sometimes be pretty easily distracted. One concern is that edtech will prove to be just one more distraction. The fact is, classroom management edtech is actually a terrific tool for removing distractions. Some of the best classroom management software , such as Vison from Netop for instance, actually helps teac