Communication tools are definitely extensions of our minds. They allow us to learn things and to teach others things that would not be possible to rely without them. Students learn more by constructing knowledge than just by reading something. For example, students would learn more by creating a PowerPoint presentation or from online chat and videoconferencing sessions than from reading a textbook. The new technology allows students to develop materials about the topics covered in class, not just to read and recite the information. This leads to a deeper understanding of the material that would not be possible without this technology. Learners use critical thinking skills when using these programs to answer problems, and usually also enjoy using the technology at the same time. Therefore, these tools do allow for a greater level of learning than would be possible without them.
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