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    Technology and Education: What’s the Connection?

    Anthony AnsonBy Anthony AnsonFeb 26, 2019 Technology 5 Comments4 Mins Read59 Views
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    Technology and education are the two most important sectors of life in the modern world. Technology is growing at a rocketing speed and the importance of education is increasing rapidly.

    Do you ever look around your house and try to count the things you use in your daily routine? Especially those that include technology in one way or the other?

    Education and Technology

    If you look around, you will realize there is hardly parts of the house that are technology-free. Fact is, humans are dependant on technology. It’s safe to say that we simply can’t survive without it.

    Apart from our homes, technology can be easily spotted in every sector of our lives. Technology is making life much easier and comfortable for everyone.

    The education sector has been greatly impacted by technology. Thanks to technology, the quality of education has improved. Nowadays students enjoy a variety of possibilities.

    Online learning

    Back in the day it was impossible for the people living in remote areas to get education, let alone high quality education. However, now with the help of technology, people living in small towns can also enjoy the perks of receiving high-end education online.

    Almost all the great universities and colleges in the world now offer the possibility of online curses and programs. Students from any part of the world can enrol.

    Easy access to information

    Accessing information is much easier. Every student now has access to an internet connection or at least an electronic device like a laptop or a smartphone. The internet is like a vast sea of information.

    If students get stuck they can easily find solutions to their problems. They could either search the internet or reach out to any professional in the field through online assignment writing services (which provide the option of academic consultation).

    Interactive learning

    Technology encourages students to participate in class discussions through interactive means. There are a lot programs and software which can be installed in the classroom. This software can be used by the teachers to enhance interactive learning for the students.

    In this day and age, students don’t have to completely depend on the text written in the textbooks or the pictures printed in them. Interactive learning makes it easier for children to learn.

    Customized learning

    One of the concepts that are not discussed enough are the learning styles students. Each person has his own style of learning. If people are forced to learn new concepts through a different style, they would just not be able to succeed. The different learning styles include audio, visual, and verbal as well.

    With the help of technology students can be taught according to their personal learning style. The same lecture or topic can be prepared according to students’ personalized learning styles.

    This can be done so that the entire class can be benefit equally (without any discrimination). This option has helped the students a lot as well as the teachers to understand students and teach them according to their own caliber.

    Discussion groups and forums

    Another important positive impact of technology on the education system is the development of different forums and groups where students can get into a healthy debate and discussion over their concerned topics.

    Most of the times universities and colleges create their own forums online for the students to engage in healthy discussions. Students also use social media and create college or class groups to interact with fellow students and conduct healthy discussions.

    These forums and groups also encourage students to find solutions to their academic queries. This is done through mutual discussion which involve other students in their class.

    Smoother grading and active interaction

    Technology also benefits the teachers in various ways. One way is personalized lectures and assignments. The other is the ability to grade students more effectively and smoothly. Teachers are also to be able to stay in constant touch with parents and other teachers.

    The assignments and papers can be easily graded right after students have submitted them. The teacher can also stay in touch with the parents and discuss the progress of students after every submission.

    Technology and education are two very integral parts of our society. If they are combined together there are numerous benefits and positive outcomes which can be enjoyed by both students and teachers.

    Watch this space for regular updates in the Technology category on Running Wolf’s Rant.

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