Peer review
Lami 2
Shaymaa lami
William Matter
English 1301
March 08,2018
Technology and Education
The technology has done tremendous things on our society today particularly in the field of education. In medieval times, books were rare and only an elite few had access to educational opportunities. Today, massive amounts of books, audio, images, and videos, are available at one’s fingertips, the opportunities for formal learning are available online worldwide, access to learning opportunities today is unprecedented in scope thanks to technology, So, It has to be understood that the schooling system has been positively impacted as both students and teachers are now able to perform their task efficiently (Collins, 2013). The using technology is becoming a universal medium and source for most of the information that flows through eyes, will be facilitate the process of education on widely and availability of computers in schools these days has enabled students and teachers have unlimited access to many categories of education. The advances in the technology are very helpful in distance learning and transforming the way people are educated.
I think the technology has helped a lot in raising the understanding level of students and improving education in many ways, it is good tool in building interest in studies as a result students' attendance is increased in institutions which availing technology education. "Technology can give teachers and students great resources, new opportunities for learning, ways to collaborate and create, and save money. Technology is a very powerful tool for education" (David Andrade, 2009). The technology can improve student achievement and it is improving education in many ways, of which active Learning Interactive technologies supply stimulating environments that encourage student involvement in the learning process, there are many studies that support the advantages of using multimedia to help students construct knowledge and work cooperatively. Interactive technologies aid teachers with creating new learning environments.
Let’s look at assistive education technology and how that can the improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. Online learning, can offer disabled students some additional perks, most notably the convenience and flexibility to accommodate individual needs and the people separated by distance and time and often do not include consideration of the needs of people with disabilities. In fact, the design of many distance learning courses erects barriers to the full participation of students and instructors with some types of disabilities.
Introduction of any new tool into academia is a matter of great interest among educators, this is particularly evident when the tool is technology and the domain of academia. The teachers already shoulder tremendous responsibilities; technology can create an equitable and efficient system that supports both teaching and learning. It is also a universal language transcending geographic, cultural and professional barriers, it can improve educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning because of absence of time boundaries and can thus utilize teacher time better. Education by technology can help the teacher communicate with students and parents on a continuous basis, and this in turn creates a teacher-student-parent triad partnership that can further academic causes. Most of all, the introduction of technology into the classroom is a collective learning process with teacher's role cannot be Ignored simply in technology-Based education "Technology Changes Teaching, Not Teachers" (Ellen M., 2000).
Despite the fact technology has revolutionized education, we also need to make sure it is used accordingly as it also has some negatives. School TV, computers and technological learning platforms, as well as tablets like iPad, were thought to bring the required change in education beyond recognition (Reigeluth, 2016). A closer look at some studies makes one realize that the practice of classroom has remarkably remained stable in recent times. This does not mean that the researchers have been against technology in education. All they have done is to emphasize the need for us to make careful use of technology in our schools for success and the best method for improving educational standards is to utilize from the technology, as compared to some disadvantages of technology there are a lot of benefits which makes it worth applicable in our lives. Also, the technology itself can fail, so technology must not take the place of teacher in education. Educational technologies are widely utilized in Universities and colleges and it has a positive response but still there are some people who believe that technology has lessened teacher's share in classroom and one day technology will replace teachers, but it is merely a misconception. The teacher is still a plays more important role than computers and other technology.
Work cited
· Collins, J. H. (2013). Sixth International Conference on Technology and Education. Edinburgh, UK: CEP Consultants.
· Cullingford, C., & Haq, N. (2014). Computers, schools and students: the effects of technology. Farnham, England: Ashgate Pub.
· Reigeluth, C. M., & Garfinkle, R. J. (2016). Systemic change in education. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
· Sizer, T. R. (2017). Technology and education: who controls. Washington: Academy for Educational Development, Inc.
· Author: Barron, Ann E. (2002). Technologies for Education: A Practical Guide/ Library
· David Andrade (2009). How technology can help improve education.
· Ellen M. Granberg, (2000). How Technology Enhances Teaching and Learning. CFT's newsletter, Teaching Forum.