Using Technology in School Education...

Technology has certainly changed the way we live. It has impacted different facets of life and redefined living. Undoubtedly, it plays an important role in every sphere of life. Several mundane manual tasks can be automated, thanks to technology. Also, many complex and critical processes can be carried out with ease and greater efficiency with the help of modern technology. Thanks to the application of technology, living has changed and it has changed for better.

Technology plays a vital role in every sphere of life, and education is no exception. The advent of technology has deeply impacted the educational scene.  The importance of technology in schools cannot be ignored. In fact, with the onset of computers in education, it has become easier for teachers to impart knowledge and for students to acquire it. The use of technology has made the process of teaching and learning all the more enjoyable.

Let us discuss some positive impacts of technology on education.  Some key areas may be..

Easy access to Information

The internet is a huge information base. It can be used as an effective tool for acquiring knowledge. There are several websites and web directories that offer information on literally everything in the world. And all this is just a few clicks away. Both teachers and students can benefit from this.

Technology as a teaching aid

Computers offer an interactive audio-visual medium. PowerPoint presentations and animation software can be used to present information in an interactive way. These teaching aids have led to improvements in student attendance and their attentiveness in class. Interactive media have proven to be useful in increasing students' concentration levels.

Technology has made student's life easy

Technology aids student expression. Students can use much more than just pen and paper to express themselves or present what they have learned. They can use software to make presentations and projects. This makes them more interested in the subject and leads to better retention of information.

It's easier to store information

Computers enable better and more robust storage of information.  Digital libraries require no physical space and students and teachers sitting in different parts of the world can access the same library at the same time. Compact memory devices have replaced notebooks and a keyboard and computer mouse are the new writing devices.

Technology has eliminated space and time constraints

Online education and distance learning have given a new dimension to education and higher learning. Even if students are geographically far away from each other, they can be a part of one classroom.

Teaching is sharing

Thanks to the application of technology, education has become more collaborative. With plethora of information so easily available to students, they can be a part of the process; they don't need to remain at the receiving end. Owing to the use of technology, subject experts can come together to formulate courses, design assessments, and better the process of teaching.

Mutual impact

Today, computer education is a part of school and college curricula. Considering the wide range of applications of computer technology, it is necessary for each one of us to be computer-friendly.  With the application of technology, we can educate ourselves better. This is the impact that technology and education have on each other. Education boosts the use of technology and technology aids education.

The importance of technology in education cannot be stressed enough. The introduction of technology in the educational field has made the process of learning and knowledge-sharing, a more interactive and pleasurable experience. But every revolution has its adversities associated. We cannot savor technology optimally if we close our eyes to the negatives.' Technology and threats have a lot in common. 'But our teachers have left no stone unturned in making the technology as an advantage to the students.  It supplements the classroom curriculum, and is not the sole source of learning.  I would just like to conclude by saying that, an accomplishment is savored only when there are no strings of pain or stress attached to it.

About the Author:
The Author is Ms. Kalpana Priyadarshinee, PGT English, Meenakshi Public School
www.meenakshipublicschool.com