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  • Essay / Technology in Education - 1681

    IntroductionTechnology, as we all know, helps and improves many disciplines of life. Technology, in the Britannica Encyclopedia, is defined as the application of scientific knowledge to the practical purposes of human life. (Britannica, 2009) Using technology in education for the purpose of better understanding is a positive step taken by most schools, colleges and universities around the world. Technology can play a vital role in improving education systems. You can see electronic gadgets and computers used in schools, colleges and universities. Audiovisual tools are developed to teach complex topics to students in a fun way. Faiza Abdur Rab, in her articles “Recreational Activities vs. Studies,” stated that lifestyle and education have become more competitive as science and technology advance (Rab, 2009). These advancements have brought many notable changes in the methods and approach to learning and education. This progress inspires people in developing countries to meet the world's challenges. This is also helpful in improving the style and standard of living. Technology in education. The classroom, as a rule, is a place with a blackboard on the wall and desks placed in an orderly manner facing that board. Nowadays, classrooms have many other types of teaching equipment that are more attractive. Technology has equipped us with projectors, color screens, computers and laptops to make learning more colorful and interesting than before. The use of multimedia projectors and PowerPoint slides facilitated the learning of mathematical and physical principles. Students can have a better view of graphs and images. The Internet has put the entire world just a click away. Students are no longer tied to one book. They can...... middle of paper ...... abilities to use information technology in schools, but in a way that improves the learning abilities of students at different levels. intelligence. Conclusion Technology, in form or gadgets in the form of media or internet, if used properly, can make big differences and make learning much better than its current standards. Technology helps you make things easier; everything is under your fingers. It saves you time, you can do more in less time, finish a book you need hours or maybe days, search the same thing on the Internet and get results in just a fraction of a second. Using modern methods does not mean discouraging old methods. learning. Technology only further enriches the education system. Technology is used to bring new innovations in the education system. Enable learners to face the challenges of new times with more confidence.