The Importance of Technology in Education

The importance of technology in education is to increase the efficiency of a good education. Since it is all around us and no matter how much we keep ourselves aside isn’t undoubtedly an inseparable part of our lives.

Now it is high time we turn our attention to its use in education on a big scale. We have never been more inclined towards technology for education than we have been since the pandemic started.

Although many of us might have our reviews of how it’s helpful or harmful using more technology to educate, many people still like to rely on traditional teaching methods. Still, one can’t deny the fact that technologies have made our day-to-day life more manageable.

Technology has made access to education much more accessible; many learning styles and degree options are now available for people to choose from. Either you are a student or a professional education, technology can help you do better.

Let’s discuss what the changes technology brought along with it are and how it is affecting us. (A point should be noted that all the aspects mentioned below are based on behavioral and personal understanding, not claiming any study or research.)

How It Is Affecting Education

When teaching used to be more traditional than technological, teachers didn’t have many tools to enhance their teaching process. All they had was a blackboard and the chalk and to make their teaching process enjoyable was a big deal compared to today’s scenario.

Although it’s a (chalk and board) widely used teaching method, there is now a catch of technology. Earlier the education was more teacher-centered, but thanks to technology, it is transforming into students-cantered.

Technology is providing various tools to the teacher as well as students to learn and explore more. Using such tools can ignite interest; there are numerous possibilities of individual development and innovative lesson planning.

We can make a helpful assumption that the students who learn through technology are more inclined to create skills that will help them throughout their future careers.

Why and How Technology can be used in Education

It’s high time that we use all resources available to educate since we are in the era of advancement. A systematic approach is needed to process how we can use technology in the best way possible and utilize it to improve students’ performance.
Various methods can be used, such as creating a framework for fully online mode education or a classroom education clubbed with technologies.
It reduces the cost of education, with the opportunity to learn various skills and online degrees. For example, one can choose to continue their studies from another country without leaving their home.

In addition to access to information, new technology can excite and empower students. Because most children are already familiar with computers, tablets, and smartphones, learning through technological lessons will likely become more exciting than discouraging.

Teachers can make their theories enjoyable to teach students. Although there are so many tools available right now to choose from but here are few notable and most used tools –

• Electronic Whiteboards
• Flipped Learning
• Desktops and Laptops
• Projectors
• Distance Learning
• Virtual Field Trips

Benefits of Technology in Education

There are numerous benefits of technology in education; from the beginning of the articles, it’s being mentioned, let’s discuss the use of it clubbed with classroom education.

• To get the benefit of the education, one must align their interest in the study. The classroom study method has been an effective one, but it sometimes fails to encourage students to take an interest; technology can help overcome this barrier.
• Talking about online classroom study, it is necessary to point out that some students face problems opening up due to anxiety, feeling intimidation, etc.; online classrooms provide them a safety shield to open up. It is more comfortable and opens the dialogue and communication, creating an engaging learning environment.
• The classroom method has drawbacks like sometimes students keep waiting for the teacher to arrive for lecture and due to some reasons classes get canceled and not only its impact on the quality of education, it also the main reason for lacking the interest. With the support of technology, it is possible to provide an alternate solution whenever this type of situation arises, and it helps to improve collaboration.
• Blackboard and chalk system has its limitations; nowadays one institute is filled with students with diverse languages, skills, physical attributes, etc. it is necessary that one medium isn’t the only option, there has to be the various mode of education as well. Technology helps to make study easier through hearing, displaying videos, airing podcasts, pictures, and so many different methods. It is helpful not only for students but teachers as well.
• It is no hidden factor that one is motivated towards the things they are interested in, and technology makes studying exciting and so the learning process easier.
• There were times physical presence was needed for education. That being said was a big problem for kids that could not be physically present; technology makes it easy for them to keep studying with vital resources and tools.

Drawbacks of Technology in Education

Well, it’s not always the case where something has the only good stuff to offer. One may argue that the benefits are more and drawbacks are less, vice-versa, but it’s all there we can’t leave it without acknowledging.

• Above I have mentioned that technology increases interest in students, but it’s a widespread fact that it can have a reverse impact. Having every learning resource available and stored in compute tab may lead to develop poor learning habits and create a lazy attitude toward learning. It also creates a mindset where one thinks they don’t need a school to find everything online.
• Technology doesn’t always go hand in hand with everyone; it is pronounced that one might lack the basic skills and doesn’t understand the proper functionality. Computer malfunctions can be a headache. These are minor issues but can lead to a bigger problem.
• When it comes to fully online mode education, one can argue that face-to-face interaction is good in terms of improvement. The other reason for having fully online mode classes is that students might tend to use technology for other stuff than learning.

Technology has had a significant impact on everyone’s lives. Some may deliberate that its impact is positive other may differ and can be debated, argued using data facts. Still, we can’t deny the fact that the use of technology is inevitable. Though, it’s in the hands of the teachers and students to decide how much technology they want to include into the learning process and their dependency on it.

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