Science And Technologies

Posted: 27-Jan-2017

Why Technology is Important in Education

What is technology?

Technology refers to the use of latest scientific equipment for practical activities such as carrying out observations, recording, analyzing and even data interpretation.

Importance of Technology in Educational Sector

Students learn differently, and a teacher may not be able to fulfill all his/her learner’s needs. Technological devices make the classroom a place of fun. The learners are excited to learn. Buying a laptop or a tablet is less expensive as you can get all your information on the internet compared to buying many textbooks for various courses they are costly. Students and instructors can now share information easily from one location to another location.

Technology helps the teachers prepare students for the real world environment. Records on students’ performance, class attendance, courses taken by students, school enrollment and others can be stored on computers easily. We can take a backup of all data which we save in it easily. The School all data which are store in computer are not easily misplaced.

If used correctly, will help prepare students for their future careers, which will inevitably include the use of wireless technology.  Integrating technology into the classroom is definitely a great way to reach diversity in learning styles.

Both teachers and students can easily prove their work with evidence from primary documents on the internet. Students become more responsible. Technology helps students take more control over their own learning. They learn how to make their own decisions and actually think for themselves.

Students and classrooms or even schools can be connected to anyone in the world instantly. Devices coupled with the Internet can allow for a free way to communicate globally. The chance to understand international or different cultural perspectives on the same topic is incredible.