Saturday 25 November 2017

Importance of Technology In Education

There are countless reasons why technology is a key aspect of learning in the schools. Whether we like it or not, technology is everywhere and in order for our students to survive in education field and the globalization world, they must know technology.

To narrow it down, technology is important in education as:

  1. Students demand it.Students are engaging with technology constantly outside of the classroom. Kids like to be interactive, and learning through technology has now become a part of their lifestyle.
  2.  New teachers are demanding it.  For new teachers, technology is considered a necessity for the learning environment.
  3. Students are the digital native.Students know technology better than most adults. It has become the easiest way they learn, because it is such an integral part of their life. Engaging with technology in the classroom has not only helped them learn better, but they also acquire multi-tasking skills.
  4. Kids can learn at their own pace.With the integration of technology in education, children have the ability to slow down and go back over lessons and concepts, and more advanced kids can go ahead.
  5. With technology, there are no limitations. Teachers can come up with creative ways to teach their students that keeps them engaged. Technology has changed the learning environment so that learning is more hands-on.
  6. Multitude of resources Computers, tablets, and other forms of technology bring multiple resources for the teacher that’s not in the book. 
  7. Technology keeps students engaged.The students of this generation are considered technological learners. They learn best being more interactive, and technology is what helps them do that. 
  8. Technology is necessary to succeed outside of primary and secondary educationWhether we like it or not, technology is an essential concept to learn.  These days, technology means more than just learning basic computing skills. Technology has made itself part of every aspect of our lives today.