Importance of technology in education

 

Technology has become a significant part of social order. This statement becomes more relevant when we talk about generation Z, born after 1997, and can no longer imagine a life without technology.

 

While technology has influenced all sectors and industries, it has a prominent role in the education industry. Earlier, books were handwritten and thus, reading them was a luxurious affair available only for the affluents. However, with the advent of technology, books are now available for anyone and everyone today.

 

Technology has not just made books widely available but has also reshaped the entire education system. But it is not just the books that are readily available today; here are the other ways how education has proved itself as bliss for the education industry:

 

No barrier of time or place to attend classes:

 

Remember, when parents and guardians told the story of walking miles to attend classes? This story is no more valid for genZ. Earlier, a physical classroom usually had strength of 60-70 students, conducted at a particular time. However, after digitalisation, people can access classes from anywhere across the globe at a time of their convenience.

 

Education from expensive universities are now available for free:

Many people who can't afford education in top-notch universities of the world access the recorded lectures available readily online to get the learnings. Massive open online course available on sites like Coursera, EdEx, Academic Earth, etc., provides courses from various domains, including engineering, commerce, psychology, communication skills, for free. This is especially helpful for those who could not afford expensive learnings. Job markets these days have also become more skill-oriented, thus proving to be an add-on for those seeking growth in their career at low cost.

 

Education News for Today is just a click away:

Earlier, most of the information associated with schools, colleges, examinations, and results was printed in newspapers or published on a school's notice board. Education news today is now widely available at a click of your mouse. Now, students have to no more wait for results or any official announcements to be published in newspapers.

 

Better Understanding Through Audio Visual:

Studies have proved that students can understand and memorise content better if they can visualise it. Thus, technology has provided various tools to help teachers make videos on complex equations and theories to explain the subject better.

 

Even students who are too young can be shown images of places, animals, etc., for better recognition of things than just leaving them in their imaginations.

 

Increased Communication between teachers and students:

Teachers and students easily connect through emails and instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger. This helps students to clear their doubts faster rather than keeping them to be asked in their next class.

 

Technology also helps teachers to manage class better:

Teachers can use tools like Microsoft Excel to keep a record of marks, attendance and other activities of students. Thus, they can have easy access to the database of students, which can be further used to aid those who lack specific skills.

 

 

There are countless ways technology proves to be a blessing for the education industry. A more significant part of it was visible during the COVID-19 pandemic - when various schools had suspended physical classes amid the scares of the virus.