Technology: - Changing the face of Education
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This document discusses how technology is changing education. It outlines several ways that technology helps education, such as allowing students to access online resources for research when a school library is limited. It also notes how technology enhances learning through educational games and distance learning options. However, the document also discusses some negative effects of technology, such as a decline in students' writing skills due to excessive online chatting. It concludes that technology is a valuable educational tool if used to enhance higher-order thinking skills rather than replace teaching.
Technology: - Changing the face of Education
- 1. TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE FACE OF EDUCATION
- 2. CONTENTS Introduction Several ways in which Technology helps Education Effects of Technology on Classroom and Students The negative effects Conclusion References Credits
- 3. INTRODUCTION The prevalence of technology drastically affects many areas of society in positive ways, including education. Modern-day students not only have computers to help them with their schoolwork, they also use the Internet for research. Teachers also use technology to enhance their lessons
- 4. WAYS IN WHICH TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS EDUCATION If a school's library is outdated or lacking in a selection of titles, a student might find it difficult to compile the necessary research for an essay or research paper. In such cases students can search for the help of technologies like Internet and digital encyclopedias to obtain the research they need. When schools in different parts of the state, country or world connect, students can "meet" their counterparts through video conferencing without leaving the classroom
- 5. In younger grades, teachers expose children to computers through educational games. Instead of playing board games that focus on education, students can learn the basics of spelling, counting and other early educational lessons through computer games that make learning fun. Technology supports the distance education system. Students can take courses over the Internet at their convenience. Students can use the Internet to virtually attend Web seminars put on by
- 6. EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON CLASSROOM AND STUDENTS Improvement of Technical skills Accomplishment of More Complex Tasks More Collaboration with Peers Increased Motivation and Self Esteem Increased use of Outside Resources Improved Design skills and Attention to Audience
- 7. THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS Due to excessive use of online chatting and shortcuts, the writing skills of today’s young generation have declined quite tremendously. These days, children are relying more and more on digital communication that they have totally forgot about improving their writing skills. They don’t know the spelling of different words, how to use grammar properly or how to do cursive writing. Studies have shown that net-based readers are less able to determine what is and is not a valid source and are less skilled in critical reading and thinking. The negative effect of technology in a classroom is that it can take away valuable learning time, it can be overused, and it can also turn
- 8. CONCLUSION Technology is a valuable and versatile tool for teaching and learning. It can act as an individual tutor and a valuable tool for a struggling learner. But all the negative aspects of technology should be also considered before switching on to the so-called Smart classes and Hi-tech education system. It should be used to enhance the education by engaging students into higher order thinking skills and not as a substitute for teaching. We should always remember: Science is a good servant but a bad master…!!!!!
- 9. REFERENCES • www.globalization101.org • www.teach-nology.com • ‘Elementary and secondary education’ by National Science Foundation
- 10. CREDITS Submitted by, Ashiq Muhammed. A 14IAME13 University of Hyderabad