Tech article

Introduction

The era of 21st century is often regarded as an era of technology. Technology, today, plays a very important role in our life. It is seen as a basis of growth of an economy. An economy which is poor in technology can never grow in today’s scenario. This is because technology makes our work much easier and less time consuming. The impact of technology can be felt in every possible field one such field is Education.

Modern technology in education

According to the latest insights as to how exactly modern students of today prefer to use technology and how does their learning get an impact if they use technology, it was revealed that the use of modern equipment technology and tools, the learning and interactivity of students increases. They also find it much more interactive, as well as full of interesting areas, when aided by technology. The transfer of knowledge becomes very easy and convenient, as well as effective. What this means is, that our minds now tend to work faster when assisted with the use of modern technology, be it any part of life, here we talk about education. The reliance and dependence of such an innovation, that simply makes life an easy, smooth journey is completely unavoidable these days even in schools, universities and colleges. Students today can make use of technology in the following ways:

Internet connection and round the clock connectivity

The internet has grown in importance by many folds, over the process of decade. Its importance in the education world can now never be undermined. Despite the chances of fraud and drawbacks, the use of the internet is like a blessing for students. Today, the internet is something that is present in almost everything we use. From television to gaming consoles, and our phones, the internet is literally everywhere. The use of the internet allows students to find amazing convenience , they can find various kinds of help , tutorials and other kinds of assisting material which could be used to academically improve and enhance their learning .

Using projectors and visuals

Visual images always have a strong appeal compared to words . Using projectors and visuals to aid in learning is another form of great technological use . Top institutions around the world , now rely on the use of amazing PowerPoint presentations and projections in order to keep the learning interactive and interesting . Technological use such as projectors within the schools and colleges can take the interaction and interest levels right up and also improve motivation . Students like to see appealing visuals and something that entices them to think rather than just reading words .

Advantages

 It makes students more excited to learn.

 Help students with busy schedules, freedom to work at home on their own time.

 Train students to learn new technology skills they can use later in the work place.

 Decrease paper and photocopying costs, promoting concept of “green revolution”.

Disadvantages

 Many experts and experienced people say that, due to such technology in education, students imagination is affected, their thinking ability is reduced.

 Sometime it’s also time-consuming from teacher’s point of view.

 It is costly to install such technology.

 There can be health issues too when used over limit

Some students can’t afford modern computer technologies.

Conclusion

Technology has a positive impact on education and at the same time may also pose negative effects. Teachers and students should take advantage of this in the good light and eliminate the drawbacks which are pulling back many of students as well as schools from achieving excellence. It is thus time for every country to introduce a more technologically equipped education sector in the future

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