Technology has become an essential tool in our lives. Using technological tools like computers will make education more fun and interesting for the students.
Technology has helped in the growth of mobile learning and long distance learning. The use of internet technology has enabled teachers to reach students across boarders and also students from developing countries have used internet technology to subscribe for advanced educational courses.
Unlike physical classrooms, online learning is flexible and students from different geographical locations can attend the same class with no need of traveling from those locations. Advancement in virtual technology has supported face-to-face communication between students and teachers in the virtual world.
he use of computer based instructions makes students feel in control of what they learn. Students find it easy to learn with technology because computers are patient compared to humans.
- Tablets like Google’s Chromebook are an ideal classroom device because they’re relatively cheap, interchangeable, easy to manage, and provide access to a range of Google’s educational software.
- For math, Dream Box, Zearn, and ST Math are software programs that adapt to students as they learn.
Reference: Herold, B. (2016, February 5). Technology in Education: An Overview. Education Week. Retrieved Month Day, Year from http://www.dweek.org/issues/technology-in-education
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