Technology in education

Technology has become an integral part of sustaining society. It’s infusion with education is very clear. Technology not only provides students with access to countless online resources but also aids them in the learning process. Raja’s Tuition has already started to utilise technology within the teaching methods. Students are often bombarded with information in a classroom which they must quickly attempt to process and make sense of.  This can leave them feeling overwhelmed and confused by concepts. Technology provides students with access to many online resources, encouraging them to carry out research and therefore become more independent. It also simplifies learning by making concepts more digestible, like through an instructional video. It is important to recognise that there are various learning styles and traditional education may not be catering to them all.  

              Teaching is now more than a lecturer in front of a blackboard and technology has been an integral part of Raja’s Tuition’s development. It has transformed education and the way students learn and retain information. So the role of technology in education is a fundamental part in maintaining the growth and progression of today’s economy. Educational technology is a systematic approach to the processes and resources of teaching. It utilises technology to improve the performance of students. Technology has opened the doors of education to many who might otherwise be unable to attend a traditional school. With the development of online educational programs, the interactions between teachers and students have undergone a fundamental shift. because this interaction is online, class time is no longer students’ only opportunity to ask their teachers questions and request information. Instead, they can take advantage of emails, instant messaging, and texting to ask their professors questions anytime, rather than having to wait for the next class, when the question is no longer fresh in their mind. 

            In the past, a rigid classroom structure defined the world of academia. Each student had the same experience, no matter their differing needs or abilities. While some students could function well in this environment, others had unmet needs. Technology improves a school’s abilities to meet the needs of all types of students. Now, students with hearing, speaking or seeing impairments, or those who are largely housebound, can still receive a quality education. Technological advancements can also meet the needs of students with intellectual, social, or developmental disabilities. No matter what a student’s unique needs may be, technology affects education for the better by improving our ability to create learning environments that work for everyone. Learning used to take place exclusively in a classroom setting. Educational tools were either books or officially produced videos. One of the ways the internet has changed education is by allowing anyone to share their knowledge with the world by publishing an educational blog, ebook or YouTube video. 

            Technology in education solves problems by allowing room for far greater adaptability. Students can benefit from having a range of tools and learning technologies at their fingertips, so if one solution doesn’t work for a student another might. Teachers can better personalize learning plans and incorporate different technologies that will help a specific student. Educators are always striving to personalize learning for students. Technology can help us reach new levels with access to real-time student data, longitudinal information, content, apps, and more. Technology can help us create blended learning environments and leverage digital tools for formative and summative assessments, bringing new models for learning and teaching to classrooms. Technology in education and the right devices in students’ hands helps prepare them with the career and technical skills they need to be successful. Here are some advantages of technology in education,

• Technology helps children to stay motivated during the learning process.
• It creates new ways to learn for today’s students
• It encourages more communication between teachers and parents. 
• Technology allows us to give students access to data from a single location.
• It gives us better access to behavioral data on students 
• Technology in the classroom encourages collaboration.
• It encourages students to stay engaged with their learning environment.  

   Technology in education  has some disadvantages also like,

• Technologies can be distracting to students.
• Technology can make it easier to cheat.
• Technology is a resource that not all families can afford. 
• Students often lose track of time when using Technology. 
• Technology can create dependencies for information recall.
• Requires management and training.
• Lack of interest in hard work.

                There can be varying levels of comfort based on the amount of exposure each person has to computers, electronic whiteboards, and other items, an introduction of new tech is an investment that can offer ongoing dividends. These advantages and disadvantages of technology in education indicate that students and teachers can be more effective in their roles with its presence.  Due to the global pandemic, the education sector has relied upon technology in ways that it has never done before. With educators and students working from home, technology became a vital way to ensure learning can continue remotely. Communicating via Zoom or Microsoft Teams became the norm, and digital platforms became an important tool to distribute resources. Students learn in different ways and at different paces. Technology in education encourages individual learning whereby individuals can learn at their own speed. Learners using digital tools can often press pause to reflect on difficult topics or skip ahead if they are finding it a breeze. Technology encourages collaboration between students. Working with technology promotes key problem-solving skills as students learn to overcome digital challenges. Moreover, more technologically confident students can enjoy the opportunity to support others. Through shared learning platforms, they can share information together and engage with each other’s work.