Has technology changed the education system?

Technology has affected all aspects of our life today. It has a major impact on the education system.

It has revolutionized the system bringing about major changes that have helped both students and teachers. Let’s analyse the impact technology has on education.

The biggest difference today is the absence of the traditional black board and chalk. The teachers today don’t have to spend a lot of time writing stuff on the black boards and at the same time the students don’t have to spend a lot of time copying notes. Web tools are used for lesson presentation which are colourful, interactive and contain animations. This helps in better understanding of concepts and makes learning simple.

Voice recognition software is used with children who cannot communicate proficiently in the language the teacher understands. It can also be used by children with special needs.

The biggest boon of technology has been the Internet. With information at the tip of the hand, you can access the WEB for research, surveys, reviews, opinions etc. This has really changed the awareness of students today. Information across the world is accessible and you can be up to date on the same. This is unlike earlier times when you had to go to the libraries to get the extra reference information.

Online classrooms are another by product of Internet. Tutors across the globe are able to take classes for students provided the timing between the two places is synchronized. With this you could get access to the experts and distance is not a limitation any more.

E-books are another big thing to have happened. You need not depend on hard bound books any more. Just click for the choice of your book and it is available with you. This has also helped in reducing paper to a large extent.

Information exchange between teachers and students is made easy with technology. Emails, SMSs are modes of instant communication enabling you to communicate as fast as possible. Assignments, Project work and homework can also be submitted online saving time and paper.

Technology can also play hell with education. Cheating can go unchecked. Students can copy each other’s work without the teacher knowing who the actual culprit is. Too much information sometimes may cause confusion in your mind.

Nevertheless technology definitely has a whole host of advantages which outweigh the disadvantages. So there is no doubt that technology is a great boon in the field of education.