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Typing vs. Handwriting

          Technology is an amazing thing that we use constantly throughout our day. As an educator, I am frequently relying on technology to help me teach throughout the day. My students get so excited whenever we use technology in the classroom, especially when they get to use their Chromebooks. Although there are so many benefits to technology in the classroom, I can’t help but wonder if we are using it too much.           I have come to rely on the technology in my classroom for so many things. My computer is able to wirelessly connect to the screen at the front of the room which allows me to move around and write on my laptop which then shows up on the board. Many of the curriculums my school uses have online components where students can complete the same work they would normally do on paper on their Chromebooks. I have come to rely on this when teaching many things, but whenever the internet goes out or there are technol...