Paperless Education

I think that paperless education is a very positive practice. It encourages the use of technology and is good for the environment. However, there are still some situations that require paper paper in my opinion. I don’t think that students should solely rely on technology. There are some situations in which using paper allows for more creativity. I think that most things involving art need paper as well. Also, we should not completely get rid of paper because students will not get the required practice for handwriting. That being said, there are many ways teachers can cut down on the use of paper in the classroom to be more environmentally friendly. The following is a list of ideas that teachers could try:

• For writing, instead of using journals that use a lot of paper, students could write a blog. An added bonus is that parents can have access to their child’s writing!
• Use Google Docs or email as a way for students to turn in assignments
• Use Microsoft word or applications like Evernote to take notes in class
• Give tests or quizzes online. Zoho offers an easy way to do this.
• Create presentations online by using a website like Prezi