How technology is reinventing education

Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and other education scholars weigh in on what's next for some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom.

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New advances in technology are upending education, from the recent debut of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to the growing accessibility of virtual-reality tools that expand the boundaries of the classroom. For educators, at the heart of it all is the hope that every learner gets an equal chance to develop the skills they need to succeed. But that promise is not without its pitfalls.

“Technology is a game-changer for education – it offers the prospect of universal access to high-quality learning experiences, and it creates fundamentally new ways of teaching,” said Dan Schwartz, dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), who is also a professor of educational technology at the GSE and faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning . “But there are a lot of ways we teach that aren’t great, and a big fear with AI in particular is that we just get more efficient at teaching badly. This is a moment to pay attention, to do things differently.”

For K-12 schools, this year also marks the end of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding program, which has provided pandemic recovery funds that many districts used to invest in educational software and systems. With these funds running out in September 2024, schools are trying to determine their best use of technology as they face the prospect of diminishing resources.

Here, Schwartz and other Stanford education scholars weigh in on some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom this year.

AI in the classroom

In 2023, the big story in technology and education was generative AI, following the introduction of ChatGPT and other chatbots that produce text seemingly written by a human in response to a question or prompt. Educators immediately worried that students would use the chatbot to cheat by trying to pass its writing off as their own. As schools move to adopt policies around students’ use of the tool, many are also beginning to explore potential opportunities – for example, to generate reading assignments or coach students during the writing process.

AI can also help automate tasks like grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to do the human work that drew them into the profession in the first place, said Victor Lee, an associate professor at the GSE and faculty lead for the AI + Education initiative at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. “I’m heartened to see some movement toward creating AI tools that make teachers’ lives better – not to replace them, but to give them the time to do the work that only teachers are able to do,” he said. “I hope to see more on that front.”

He also emphasized the need to teach students now to begin questioning and critiquing the development and use of AI. “AI is not going away,” said Lee, who is also director of CRAFT (Classroom-Ready Resources about AI for Teaching), which provides free resources to help teach AI literacy to high school students across subject areas. “We need to teach students how to understand and think critically about this technology.”

Immersive environments

The use of immersive technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality is also expected to surge in the classroom, especially as new high-profile devices integrating these realities hit the marketplace in 2024.

The educational possibilities now go beyond putting on a headset and experiencing life in a distant location. With new technologies, students can create their own local interactive 360-degree scenarios, using just a cell phone or inexpensive camera and simple online tools.

“This is an area that’s really going to explode over the next couple of years,” said Kristen Pilner Blair, director of research for the Digital Learning initiative at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which runs a program exploring the use of virtual field trips to promote learning. “Students can learn about the effects of climate change, say, by virtually experiencing the impact on a particular environment. But they can also become creators, documenting and sharing immersive media that shows the effects where they live.”

Integrating AI into virtual simulations could also soon take the experience to another level, Schwartz said. “If your VR experience brings me to a redwood tree, you could have a window pop up that allows me to ask questions about the tree, and AI can deliver the answers.”

Gamification

Another trend expected to intensify this year is the gamification of learning activities, often featuring dynamic videos with interactive elements to engage and hold students’ attention.

“Gamification is a good motivator, because one key aspect is reward, which is very powerful,” said Schwartz. The downside? Rewards are specific to the activity at hand, which may not extend to learning more generally. “If I get rewarded for doing math in a space-age video game, it doesn’t mean I’m going to be motivated to do math anywhere else.”

Gamification sometimes tries to make “chocolate-covered broccoli,” Schwartz said, by adding art and rewards to make speeded response tasks involving single-answer, factual questions more fun. He hopes to see more creative play patterns that give students points for rethinking an approach or adapting their strategy, rather than only rewarding them for quickly producing a correct response.

Data-gathering and analysis

The growing use of technology in schools is producing massive amounts of data on students’ activities in the classroom and online. “We’re now able to capture moment-to-moment data, every keystroke a kid makes,” said Schwartz – data that can reveal areas of struggle and different learning opportunities, from solving a math problem to approaching a writing assignment.

But outside of research settings, he said, that type of granular data – now owned by tech companies – is more likely used to refine the design of the software than to provide teachers with actionable information.

The promise of personalized learning is being able to generate content aligned with students’ interests and skill levels, and making lessons more accessible for multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Realizing that promise requires that educators can make sense of the data that’s being collected, said Schwartz – and while advances in AI are making it easier to identify patterns and findings, the data also needs to be in a system and form educators can access and analyze for decision-making. Developing a usable infrastructure for that data, Schwartz said, is an important next step.

With the accumulation of student data comes privacy concerns: How is the data being collected? Are there regulations or guidelines around its use in decision-making? What steps are being taken to prevent unauthorized access? In 2023 K-12 schools experienced a rise in cyberattacks, underscoring the need to implement strong systems to safeguard student data.

Technology is “requiring people to check their assumptions about education,” said Schwartz, noting that AI in particular is very efficient at replicating biases and automating the way things have been done in the past, including poor models of instruction. “But it’s also opening up new possibilities for students producing material, and for being able to identify children who are not average so we can customize toward them. It’s an opportunity to think of entirely new ways of teaching – this is the path I hope to see.”

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New advances in technology are upending education, from the recent debut of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to the growing accessibility of virtual-reality tools that expand the boundaries of the classroom. For educators, at the heart of it all is the hope that every learner gets an equal chance to develop the skills they need to succeed. But that promise is not without its pitfalls.

“Technology is a game-changer for education – it offers the prospect of universal access to high-quality learning experiences, and it creates fundamentally new ways of teaching,” said Dan Schwartz, dean of  Stanford Graduate School of Education  (GSE), who is also a professor of educational technology at the GSE and faculty director of the  Stanford Accelerator for Learning . “But there are a lot of ways we teach that aren’t great, and a big fear with AI in particular is that we just get more efficient at teaching badly. This is a moment to pay attention, to do things differently.”

For K-12 schools, this year also marks the end of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding program, which has provided pandemic recovery funds that many districts used to invest in educational software and systems. With these funds running out in September 2024, schools are trying to determine their best use of technology as they face the prospect of diminishing resources.

Here, Schwartz and other Stanford education scholars weigh in on some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom this year.

AI in the classroom

In 2023, the big story in technology and education was generative AI, following the introduction of ChatGPT and other chatbots that produce text seemingly written by a human in response to a question or prompt. Educators immediately  worried  that students would use the chatbot to cheat by trying to pass its writing off as their own. As schools move to adopt policies around students’ use of the tool, many are also beginning to explore potential opportunities – for example, to generate reading assignments or  coach  students during the writing process.

AI can also help automate tasks like grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to do the human work that drew them into the profession in the first place, said Victor Lee, an associate professor at the GSE and faculty lead for the  AI + Education initiative  at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. “I’m heartened to see some movement toward creating AI tools that make teachers’ lives better – not to replace them, but to give them the time to do the work that only teachers are able to do,” he said. “I hope to see more on that front.”

He also emphasized the need to teach students now to begin questioning and critiquing the development and use of AI. “AI is not going away,” said Lee, who is also director of  CRAFT  (Classroom-Ready Resources about AI for Teaching), which provides free resources to help teach AI literacy to high school students across subject areas. “We need to teach students how to understand and think critically about this technology.”

Immersive environments

The use of immersive technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality is also expected to surge in the classroom, especially as new high-profile devices integrating these realities hit the marketplace in 2024.

The educational possibilities now go beyond putting on a headset and experiencing life in a distant location. With new technologies, students can create their own local interactive 360-degree scenarios, using just a cell phone or inexpensive camera and simple online tools.

“This is an area that’s really going to explode over the next couple of years,” said Kristen Pilner Blair, director of research for the  Digital Learning initiative  at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which runs a program exploring the use of  virtual field trips  to promote learning. “Students can learn about the effects of climate change, say, by virtually experiencing the impact on a particular environment. But they can also become creators, documenting and sharing immersive media that shows the effects where they live.”

Integrating AI into virtual simulations could also soon take the experience to another level, Schwartz said. “If your VR experience brings me to a redwood tree, you could have a window pop up that allows me to ask questions about the tree, and AI can deliver the answers.”

Gamification

Another trend expected to intensify this year is the gamification of learning activities, often featuring dynamic videos with interactive elements to engage and hold students’ attention.

“Gamification is a good motivator, because one key aspect is reward, which is very powerful,” said Schwartz. The downside? Rewards are specific to the activity at hand, which may not extend to learning more generally. “If I get rewarded for doing math in a space-age video game, it doesn’t mean I’m going to be motivated to do math anywhere else.”

Gamification sometimes tries to make “chocolate-covered broccoli,” Schwartz said, by adding art and rewards to make speeded response tasks involving single-answer, factual questions more fun. He hopes to see more creative play patterns that give students points for rethinking an approach or adapting their strategy, rather than only rewarding them for quickly producing a correct response.

Data-gathering and analysis

The growing use of technology in schools is producing massive amounts of data on students’ activities in the classroom and online. “We’re now able to capture moment-to-moment data, every keystroke a kid makes,” said Schwartz – data that can reveal areas of struggle and different learning opportunities, from solving a math problem to approaching a writing assignment.

But outside of research settings, he said, that type of granular data – now owned by tech companies – is more likely used to refine the design of the software than to provide teachers with actionable information.

The promise of personalized learning is being able to generate content aligned with students’ interests and skill levels, and making lessons more accessible for multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Realizing that promise requires that educators can make sense of the data that’s being collected, said Schwartz – and while advances in AI are making it easier to identify patterns and findings, the data also needs to be in a system and form educators can access and analyze for decision-making. Developing a usable infrastructure for that data, Schwartz said, is an important next step.

With the accumulation of student data comes privacy concerns: How is the data being collected? Are there regulations or guidelines around its use in decision-making? What steps are being taken to prevent unauthorized access? In 2023 K-12 schools experienced a rise in cyberattacks, underscoring the need to implement strong systems to safeguard student data.

Technology is “requiring people to check their assumptions about education,” said Schwartz, noting that AI in particular is very efficient at replicating biases and automating the way things have been done in the past, including poor models of instruction. “But it’s also opening up new possibilities for students producing material, and for being able to identify children who are not average so we can customize toward them. It’s an opportunity to think of entirely new ways of teaching – this is the path I hope to see.”

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22 Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology in Education

The modern classroom has taken several steps forward in its evolution of the learning environment in the past 25 years. Many of the benefits that we have seen in this setting are due to the introduction of new technology options for students. Instead of having a single computer for a class to use or a laboratory environment for the entire school placed in one room, we can now help students learn at their table or desk with items issued to them directly.

Our development of the Internet since 1989 has helped us to include more technological access to information in the modern classroom as well. If you grew up as an 80’s kid, then you had the A/V cart come into your class to watch educational videos and maybe have a snack. Now students get to play interactive learning games, compete against other students, and have their educational statistics tracked in real-time data to know where their point of focus should be.

Introducing technology to students in a classroom setting can certainly help the educational environment, but it also requires equal access for all students to ensure that everyone receives the same opportunities to success. That is why each school district, teacher, and parent should periodically review the advantages and disadvantages of technology in education settings.

List of the Advantages of Technology in Education

1. Technology helps children to stay motivated during the learning process. Most students don’t like to go to school if they feel like they are wasting their time. When there is technology allowed in the classroom, then teachers have an opportunity to let kids work at a pace which suits them the best without disturbing others. They can look up additional information about a subject they are learning about that day, play educational games that reinforce the lesson, or work on advanced material using a program like Zearn.

Because many of today’s technology options allow students to see how well they are doing compared to the average of all users, it gives them a chance to push harder for themselves and their education. Many of the programs that encourage learning also issue rewards or award certificates, which helps to make the lessons fun as well.

2. It encourages more communication between teachers and parents. When there is technology in the classroom, then there are more opportunities for parents and teachers to connect with each other. Using a blog for the classroom can help parents get to see what their children are learning each day. Apps and software options allow teachers to instantly report on a child’s behavior to let parents know in real-time what is happening throughout the day. There are options for chat boxes, instant messaging, and other forms of communication as well.

Let’s not forget about email here either. Since the 1990s when this technology option came into the classroom, it created more reliability in messaging between teachers and parents should there be a need to talk.

3. Technology options in the classroom are very affordable. Although the cost of having technology in the classroom can be significant if you are introducing new options to an entire district, the cost of student computers, tablets, and class essentials is minimal. Most student computers cost less than $200 each, and there are several grants available on local, state, and national levels that help to offset these costs to local taxpayers.

“The Internet is the first technology since the printing press which could lower the cost of a great education and, in doing so, make the cost-benefit analysis much easier for most students,” said John Katzman. “It could allow American schools to serve twice as many students as they do now, and in ways that are both effective and cost-effective.”

4. It creates new ways to learn for today’s student. There are three critical forms of intelligence that we see in children today: emotional, creative, and instructional. The traditional classroom environment, which typically encourages lecture-based lessons, focuses more on the latter option. Standardized tests and similar ranking tools do the same. When kids have access to technology today, then those who excel outside of the standard learning setup can still achieve their full potential.

Technology allows children to embrace their curiosity in multiple ways. They can try new things without embarrassment because their tech access gives them a level of anonymity. This process allows kids to work, through trial-and error if they wish, to see if a different strategy helps them to learn more effectively.

5. Technology allows us to give students access to data from a single location. Do you remember when a research project meant a visit to the library so that you could pull 4-5 books to read, have access to an encyclopedia, and even microfilm to view so that you had enough resources to finish your assignment? Technology allows a student to access every item they need for a project from a central resource. Instead of spending all of that time searching for something specific or waiting for your library to order it, you can run a few queries on Google and find what you need.

6. It gives us better access to behavioral data on students. The various apps, software choices, and technological platforms collect data on students that can show attendance patterns, learning issues in specific subjects, and how they react in particular situations. This information leads to the creation of a profile where teachers, schools, and parents can work together to identify places where additional learning may be necessary. Technology can even help a school district find their highly capable students to keep pushing them toward more challenging work so that they remain engaged with the learning environment.

7. Technology helps to prepare students for their future world. Even if there are warnings from medical providers about the amount of screen time that students receive in their classroom environment, the reality of the modern educational system is that we must have technology exposure now to prepare our children for the world they will face as adults. This sector will continue to evolve. If they are not prepared to use these items today, then tomorrow could be a struggle for them.

That means some traditional subjects might not be as important to teach for some schools or teachers. Is it more important to have a student learn how to write in cursive or know how to type without using the two-finger chicken-pecking method? Is coding more of a critical skill than learning how to cook? Should kids know how to put a chair together in woodshop or have the ability to put together their own computer?

These are the questions we need to be asking when looking at the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom.

8. The introduction of technology allows for the teaching of needed vocational skills. Although there are regions of extreme poverty and isolation which do not have Internet access in the United States right now, over 90% of Americans have a home connection to online resources. By introducing technology to students from an early age, we can teach them the critical vocational skills that are necessary for success in a digital world. That is why writing continues to be a top priority in the K-4 grades, formatting guidelines and software use after, and knowing how to research efficiently is approached as an essential skill.

9. Technology in the classroom encourages collaboration. Students retain very little of the information they receive when a teacher lectures from a textbook. When there are interactive lessons on a chalkboard or whiteboard, kids can remember about 20% of what they were taught. If a teacher encourages a small group discussion, that percentage can quadruple.

Technology gives us an easy way to develop collaboration skills for students using online tools that encourage them to work together in safe ways. If kids can then practice what they were taught immediately, there is very little that they will forget.

10. It encourages students to stay engaged with their learning environment. Kids get bored very easily when they feel like they already know what is being taught in their classroom. Some children will transform into mentors or leaders in this situation to help their fellow students, but there are many more who disengage because they lack stimulation. By introducing technology to the classroom, there are fewer places where repetitive learning must take place. Teachers can introduce new subjects, try new techniques, or use different projects to encourage ongoing learning, which creates more overall engagement.

11. Teachers have more credibility when they use technology in the classroom. Teachers are sometimes hesitant to use technology in the classroom because they are unsure of what a student might have at home. Giving homework assignments that require computer access to a student without that technology at home would be a waste of time. There can also be pushback from parents who are uncomfortable giving their kids additional screen time for learning. When you can introduce these elements to the classroom and have children learn there, then you can overcome the socioeconomic barriers that are sometimes in place for low-income families.

List of the Disadvantages of Technology in Education

1. The presence of technology can be distracting to students. When kids play video games, they can find themselves reacting with addiction-like behaviors. Their focus is on the entertainment they receive more than anything else. If the educational environment uses reward-based games to encourage learning, then the child might be more concerned with what they receive through the software or app instead of what they are learning.

Although correct answers can be an indication of knowledge, there might not be as much information retention as hoped. Teachers must set and enforce healthy boundaries when using technology in the classroom to ensure healthy results are possible.

2. Technology can make it easier to cheat. Remember the TV shows and movies where kids would break into a teacher’s classroom, steal the answer key to a test, and then write down everything on their wrist, shoe, or a slip of paper? Now a student can send themselves a text with that information. They can send that data to anyone else with a phone. Email can relay this info too. There must also be strict rules in place about the use of technology during quizzes or tests when an exact measurement of student knowledge is needed to evaluate their overall progress.

3. Using tech can cause some students to disconnect from the classroom. Interacting online with others is a different experience than when you collaborate over the Internet with someone. Being behind a screen provides you with a layer of anonymity that you don’t receive with a face-to-face conversation. Learning how to work with one another using technology is an essential skill, but it cannot be the other option that teachers introduce to their classroom. We must encourage social interactions that accurately communicate thoughts, feelings, or emotions so that when a child is offline, they can still make a better life for themselves.

4. Some students may not know the difference between reliable and unreliable resources. There is a lot of information on the Internet today that is fake or exaggerated in some way, but it masquerades as being real. According to research published by New York Magazine, less than 60% of web traffic today is actually human-based searches or content interaction. Up to half of the traffic on YouTube each year are bots that masquerade as people. Not only is the content sometimes fake, but then also the users might not be real too. Teachers must show students how to access real information, show them how to verify its validity, and then encourage them to use it appropriately.

5. Technology is a resource that not all families can afford. Whether technology is in the classroom or at home, there is the issue of affordability to worry about in today’s world. Some households cannot afford to purchase computers for their kids to manage their school work. There are school districts that don’t have enough money to pay their salaries each year, much less add new tech components for learning.

When we emphasize having technology in the classroom, then we place those at the lowest end of the wage scale at a significant disadvantage. Students with greater access can learn more and have access to lessons more often, which means they have additional information exposure that can increase their opportunities to succeed.

6. Some technologies could replace the teacher in some classrooms. Interactive learning lessons are so effective today that the software or app can become the teacher instead of having someone present to help a student. One of the best examples of this potential disadvantage is ABC Mouse, which provides clear instructions to students as young as 3 so that they can start learning when they are ready.

Instead of being in a hands-on role, technology makes the teacher more of an observer. New tech automates the learning process while adapting to changing student needs.

7. There are privacy concerns to consider with technology in the classroom. Over 15 million people each year experience identity theft in some way. It is a criminal empire that costs the economy over $16 billion per year. Since 2011, over $100 billion in losses have happened because of this issue. One of the reasons why it is becoming more prevalent is because more people have greater access to technology today.

When we introduce technology to the classroom, we are placing the identity of our children at risk every day. Even when apps, computers, mobile devices, and operating systems have advanced privacy filters that reduce the threat of identity loss, there is no way to guarantee that all risks are gone unless the equipment never goes online. If we take this step, then we end up losing many of the advantages of having technology in the classroom in the first place.

8. Technology in the classroom could create medical problems for some kids. Eye strain occurs when you look at a computer screen for too long. Symptoms of this issue include back pain, eye pain, neck pain, feelings of tiredness, blurred vision, and problems with focus. Continuous heavy computer usage may lead to issues with early myopia, with a prevalence rate of more than 60% for those older than the age of 12. For some people, the impact of this health issue is cumulative, which means the time they spend in front of a phone, tablet, and television can contribute to eye health issues as well.

9. Kids often lose track of time when using technology in the classroom. Although kids can adapt to changing environments without much of a second thought, their idea of normal is often defined by what they experience in the classroom. Teachers and schools have as much, if not more, time with children than their parents throughout the day, which means the classroom becomes an influential part of life for each student. Encouraging the use of tech might help to create more learning opportunities, but it can also lead to a lifestyle that is more sedentary.

When children sit for too long during the day, then they face the same health challenges that adults do when not getting enough exercise. There can be problems with obesity, hyperactivity, muscle fatigue, sleeping problems, and metabolism issues with prolonged sitting. That is why any school that introduces technology to the classroom should also encourage at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity whenever possible.

10. Many classrooms place limits on technology access. Because of the awareness that schools have with the potential disadvantages that technology can cause in the classroom, there are limits placed on the use of items under the guise of child protection. Although firewalls and site blockers can prevent most dangerous content from reaching the eyes of children, it is not unusual to see this issue taken a step further by restricting computer work to word processing and basic research. Students come home with assignments to use tech of their own, at a library, or through a loan program to place this responsibility on the parents instead.

If we force limits on children instead of teaching them how to make wise choices, then is that really giving them a learning environment?

11. Technology can create dependencies for information recall. If you cannot recall a piece of information instantly, then what is your next step to find an answer? Most people would say that they would look online for the data they want or ask a virtual assistant, like Alexa, to give them the answer. Having access to a treasure-trove of resources is wonderful, but it can also create a dependency because of its presence. If we do not teach students how to recall info by themselves without the use of a smart device or computer, then the next generation of students may be unable to function unless there is technology for them to access.

Verdict on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology in the Classroom

These advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom indicate that students and teachers can be more effective in their roles with its presence. Although there can be varying levels of comfort based on the amount of exposure each person has to computers, electronic whiteboards, and other items, an introduction of new tech is an investment that can offer ongoing dividends.

There are times when technology can provide new experiences to a student. Teachers can use apps and software to reach kids that might normally disconnect from the classroom.

Technology in the classroom opens more doors, introduces new experiences, and creates more opportunities for self-discovery. The positive aspects that occur with school integration typically outweigh any of the issues that a district might encounter.

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As education technology develops at an ever-increasing rate, many educators are left wondering how to adapt to the new learning landscape. It’s exciting – but also unsettling for some.

The truth is, there are a huge range of benefits of technology in education – ranging from more collaboration to increased efficiency, and the chance to adapt content to different learning styles. Use education technology to reduce your costs, increase accessibility, and make your content more engaging for learners.

Here are the top 11 benefits of technology in education – plus examples of exactly how to use it for the best results.

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Boost collaboration, connect with learners, encourage continuous learning, create engaging content, adapt to different learning styles, improve accessibility and inclusion, use personalized learning paths, improve efficiency with automation, track learners’ progress, reduce running costs, work with technology – not against it.

And to help you keep up with the changes and use them for the benefit of learners and educators, download our Ultimate Guide to Technology.

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Here are the top 11 benefits of technology in education and how to make the most of the education technology around today.

The average person spends 2 hours and 31 minutes on social media every day – and for 16-24-year-olds that figure goes up to 5 hours 49 minutes.

The clue is in the name – social media is all about connecting with others, sharing, chatting, and learning collaboratively. One of the top benefits of technology in education is the impact it can have on communication and collaboration between learners. 

If you can tap into the social elements of education technology, you can connect with your learners in a way that’s never been possible before. The use of technology in education opens up new avenues for social learning .

Use education technology to encourage social learning through a wide range of different methods, including: 

  • Live virtual classrooms for discussions
  • Forums and message threads for Q&As
  • Topic-specific Pinterest boards
  • Themed Twitter or LinkedIn hashtags and threads
  • Interactive quizzes and games
  • Online leaderboards and rewards

Encourage your learners to connect with social learning activities to boost collaboration and social learning and improve outcomes across the board.

For educators, using technology in education is also an opportunity to build closer connections with your learners. Build a learning community to develop a direct link to your learners – increasing brand loyalty and opening up new opportunities for upselling and reconversions.

If you’re a Creator Educator, an online community is a top method to help your business grow long-term. An interactive online community lets learners engage and interact with your brand whenever they want, building trust and creating a culture of support and sharing.

In your community space, you can interact directly with learners, including:

  • Hosting live Q&A sessions
  • Setting office hours
  • Discussing trending topics 
  • Setting group goals
  • Celebrating learner milestones

Using technology to create your own learning community gives you total control over your audience interactions, so you can connect with and retain more customers and build your brand awareness. 

To see how it’s done, check out this case study on how a therapist became a full-time educator by tapping into online communities to help learners and grow her business.

Rather than relying on traditional classroom learning, technology in education has created more opportunities for continuous learning – wherever and whenever your learners are.

That means learning can now take place on the subway, at the gym, and even in the bath thanks to education technology that delivers learning content in a range of different formats and styles – think podcasts, video, microlearning lessons, and quick quizzes.

Recent advances in education technology mean educators can now adapt their content to fit every learner’s needs and preferences. The best part? Educators and administrators simply upload the content to a platform like a Learning Management System (LMS) and either bulk publish or drip feed content to learners for them to access when they want it.

When it comes to continuous learning, the impact of technology in education can’t be overstated – educators now have access to a global audience of learners across any and all time zones. The only requirements learners need are a device and an internet connection.

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Education technology gives educators the chance to shake up the routine of regular learning. Drive learner curiosity and creativity by using technology to help students embrace their natural curiosity by creating discovery-driven content – like independent research, games, peer reviews and more.

Here are some examples of how to use education technology to encourage learner curiosity:

  • Ask students to make their own videos and recorded presentations
  • Set online research assignments
  • Encourage peer-review and feedback sessions
  • Set online creative games and science experiments

If you can build a culture of curiosity through your content, you can make the learning experience more engaging and dynamic – to boost course completion rates and increase knowledge retention.

Technology in education has also made it possible for educators to adapt their content to meet the specific needs of different learning styles.

Educators can now tailor their content to all of the 7 main learning styles , including:

  • Visual learning: Visual learners learn best through demonstrations, reading directions, or seeing pictures, diagrams and charts. Use technology like YouTube videos, infographics, and animations to engage visual learners.
  • Auditory learning: Preferring listening and speaking to reading, auditory learners can be encouraged to connect with learning content through podcasts, voice recordings, audiobooks, and text-to-speech tools . 
  • Kinesthetic learning: For learners who learn best with hands-on, interactive activities, educators can use education technology to encourage game-based learning and virtual or interactive experiences. Kinesthetic learners are also likely to enjoy Virtual Reality (VR) activities too.
  • Verbal learning: For verbal learners, learning content that involves reading and writing text is most effective for knowledge retention. These learners can take advantage of online written resources like workbooks, articles, and speech-to-text tools.
  • Logical learning: Logical or analytical learners prefer to use logic to process information, enjoying creating connections and looking for patterns in learning content. To engage logical learners, ask open-ended questions and include problem-solving activities in your content – think interactive class debates, individual research questions, and online Q&As.
  • Social learning: As the name suggests, social learners love to learn through social interactions. Online learning can sometimes be isolating, so make sure to include social learning activities like group discussions, peer reviews, and class quizzes or games.
  • Solitary learning: On the flip side, solitary learners prefer to learn solo – so include activities like journaling, solo projects, and single-player games to engage them.

Take advantage of education technology to engage and accommodate learners through the learning styles they prefer. For example, you can set multiple activities for each learning module and let your learners choose the activity they like best. Try to include a combination of solo, group, and hands-on tasks every time.

One of the top benefits of technology in education is the improvements in accessibility and inclusion that have been made possible. As well as opening up opportunities to cater to multiple learning styles, educators can now make sure their content is accessible for all learners.

Tools like text-to-speech software, screen readers, braille displays and more have made it simpler and easier for students with visual impairments and dyslexia, for example, to access learning content.

Here are some more examples of accessible technology in education:

  • Voice control software
  • Subtitles and closed captions on videos
  • Shortcut keys
  • Speech-to-text software
  • Phonetic spelling software
  • Electronic worksheets
  • Talking calculators

Learn more about Universal Design for Learning and accessibility here.

As well as boosting learner curiosity and making space for different learning styles, the rise of technology in education has also paved the way for unprecedented personalization.

For the first time, educators can offer personalized learning paths on a much bigger scale – accommodating a wider range of learners who can now learn at their own pace, and choose exactly what content to engage with.

Here are just a few of the ways education technology makes personalized learning possible:

  • Self-paced, flexible learning: With access to technology in education, learners can progress through content at their own pace, fitting learning around their schedule and commitments, including family, work, and more. Rather than requiring learners to be present in the classroom at a certain time and location, learning is now possible anytime and anywhere. Learners can also choose the content and modules most relevant to them, rather than following a one-size-fits-all learning path.
  • Personalization at scale: Personalized learning is all about learner-centered education, with content that’s shaped to every learner’s unique needs, interests, and preferences. This type of personalized learning is almost impossible to achieve at scale without the use of education technology – but now even more learners can benefit from customized, adaptable learning paths.
  • Provide extra support: Some learners need more support than others and education technology gives educators the chance to identify and address learning gaps in real-time, including adapting content, providing individual feedback, and assigning human or AI-driven tutors to the learners who need it most.

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Enrollment, onboarding, assignments, and certificates – automating all of these processes is now possible thanks to the rise of technology in education.

For educators, a whole host of repetitive tasks can now be automated, giving you more time and energy to work on the parts of your business that need you most – like content creation, marketing, and more.

Don’t make learners wait for your content, use automatic rollout to release content as and when it’s needed – for example, when learners successfully complete assignments, they can automatically unlock the next learning module to allow them progress at their own pace.

Here are some more examples of everyday processes you can automate:

  • Student registration
  • Scheduling calls and classes
  • Surveys and student feedback
  • Attendance or course completion tracking
  • Permission forms
  • Audits and compliance
  • Grading and student progression

Free up more time to focus on what matters most, while delivering a smoother and more seamless experience for your learners.

Technology in education has also enhanced the opportunity for educators to track learners’ progress in more detail – including course completion rates, drop-off rates, and learner performance.

For the first time, educators can now take a data-driven approach to learner performance. Get real-time insights as learners progress through your content, tracking how they engage with your content so you can offer extra support where it’s needed.

This is essential for improving safety and compliance across a range of industries. Organizations can now keep track of who has completed essential onboarding, training, and refreshers, flagging when learners need to update or add-to their current knowledge.

By utilizing technology in education, you also open up new areas of efficiency. Provide instant feedback – via video, interactive comments or a messenger app – based on the insights and data you receive from your LMS or learning platform. And adapt your content in real-time according to learners’ needs.

Stop making stabs in the dark and start taking a data-led approach to education for better results.

Implementing technology in education is key for reducing costs for Creator Educators, educational institutions – and ultimately learners.

As well as helping educators save money, education technology can also lower the barrier to entry by helping rollout educational content that’s more affordable for more people.

Technology in education can reduce costs in a range of different ways, including:

  • Using automation to reduce human hours spent on manual tasks
  • Using virtual spaces to minimize the need physical classrooms
  • Going paperless with online resources
  • More low cost tools for creating content – including video, audio, and images
  • Subscription services that are cheaper than learning same content at college

Education technology gives more learners the chance to gain new skills, explore topics they’re passionate about, and advance in their careers. Thanks to the opportunity to create education content at scale, it’s cheaper than ever to produce, publish, and engage with content.

While some educators have seen the rapid rise of technology in education as a negative – for those who are able to work with technology rather than against it, the benefits can be incredible.

With the introduction of AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, educators now have the chance to engage learners in new and innovative ways, encouraging healthy and productive relationships between learners and technology.

Here are a few ideas to help you do just that:

  • Use AI tools to help students draft outlines for assignments
  • Generate creative lesson plans
  • Provide personalized feedback

While it’s now possible for students to ask AI tools to complete assignments for them, it’s also possible for educators to set increasingly creative and fun activities using those same tools.

Take advantage of these top benefits of technology in education

The truth is technology in education isn’t going anywhere – so it’s time to take advantage of the top benefits to create a more engaging, personalized, and continuous learning experience. Use technology in education to make your life easier too – by automating key tasks and tracking your learners’ progress, while building closer connections with each cohort.

This post was originally published in July 2023. It was updated in August of 2023 with more information.

Elizabeth Harris is a content marketer and copywriter with a passion for helping businesses get the most out of their content, helping to educate, inspire, and engage audiences.

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The Evolution of Technology in K–12 Classrooms: 1659 to Today

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In the 21st century, it can feel like advanced technology is changing the K–12 classroom in ways we’ve never seen before. But the truth is, technology and education have a long history of evolving together to dramatically change how students learn.

With more innovations surely headed our way, why not look back at how we got to where we are today, while looking forward to how educators can continue to integrate new technologies into their learning?

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Using Technology in the K–12 Classroom: A History

1659: magic lantern.

  • Inventor:  Christiaan Huygens
  • A Brief History:  An ancestor of the slide projector, the magic lantern projected glass slides with light from oil lamps or candles. In the 1680s, the technology was brought to the education space to show detailed anatomical illustrations, which were difficult to sketch on a chalkboard.
  • Interesting Fact:  Huygens initially regretted his creation, thinking it was too frivolous.

1795: Pencil

  • Inventor:  Nicolas-Jacques Conté
  • A Brief History : Versions of the pencil can be traced back hundreds of years, but what’s considered the modern pencil is credited to Conté, a scientist in Napoleon Bonaparte’s army. It made its impact on the classroom, however, when it began to be mass produced in the 1900s.
  • Interesting Fact:  The Aztecs used a form of graphite pencil in the 13th century.

1801: Chalkboard

  • Inventor:  James Pillans
  • A Brief History:  Pillans — a headmaster at a high school in Edinburgh, Scotland — created the first front-of-class chalkboard, or “blackboard,” to better teach his students geography with large maps. Prior to his creation, educators worked with students on smaller, individual pieces of wood or slate. In the 1960s, the creation was upgraded to a green board, which became a familiar fixture in every classroom.
  • Interesting Fact:  Before chalkboards were commercially manufactured, some were made do-it-yourself-style with ingredients like pine board, egg whites and charred potatoes.

1888: Ballpoint Pen

  • Inventory:  John L. Loud
  • A Brief History:  John L. Loud invented and patented the first ballpoint pen after seeking to create a tool that could write on leather. It was not a commercial success. Fifty years later, following the lapse of Loud’s patent, Hungarian journalist László Bíró invented a pen with a quick-drying special ink that wouldn’t smear thanks to a rolling ball in its nib.
  • Interesting Fact:  When ballpoint pens debuted in the U.S., they were so popular that Gimbels, the department store selling them, made $81 million in today’s money within six months.

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1950s: Overhead Projector

  • Inventor:  Roger Appeldorn
  • A Brief History:  Overhead projects were used during World War II for mission briefings. However, 3M employee Appeldorn is credited with creating not only a projectable transparent film, but also the overhead projectors that would find a home in classrooms for decades.
  • Interesting Fact:  Appeldorn’s creation is the predecessor to today’s  bright and efficient laser projectors .

1959: Photocopier

  • Inventor:  Chester Carlson
  • A Brief History:  Because of his arthritis, patent attorney and inventor Carlson wanted to create a less painful alternative to making carbon copies. Between 1938 and 1947, working with The Haloid Photographic Company, Carlson perfected the process of electrophotography, which led to development of the first photocopy machines.
  • Interesting Fact:  Haloid and Carlson named their photocopying process xerography, which means “dry writing” in Greek. Eventually, Haloid renamed its company (and its flagship product line) Xerox .

1967: Handheld Calculator

  • Inventor:   Texas Instruments
  • A Brief History:  As recounted in our  history of the calculator , Texas Instruments made calculators portable with a device that weighed 45 ounces and featured a small keyboard with 18 keys and a visual display of 12 decimal digits.
  • Interesting Fact:  The original 1967 prototype of the device can be found in the Smithsonian Institution’s  National Museum of American History .

1981: The Osborne 1 Laptop

  • Inventor:  Adam Osborne, Lee Felsenstein
  • A Brief History:  Osborne, a computer book author, teamed up with computer engineer Felsenstein to create a portable computer that would appeal to general consumers. In the process, they provided the technological foundation that made modern one-to-one devices — like Chromebooks — a classroom staple.
  • Interesting Fact:  At 24.5 pounds, the Osborne 1 was about as big and heavy as a sewing machine, earning it the current classification of a “luggable” computer, rather than a laptop.

1990: World Wide Web

  • Inventor:  Tim Berners-Lee
  • A Brief History:  In the late 1980s, British scientist Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web to enable information sharing between scientists and academics. It wasn’t long before the Web could connect anyone, anywhere to a wealth of information, and it was soon on its way to powering the modern classroom.
  • Interesting Fact:  The first web server Berners-Lee created was so new, he had to put a sign on the computer that read, “This machine is a server. DO NOT POWER IT DOWN!”

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What Technology Is Used in Today’s K–12 Classrooms?

Technology has come so far that modern classrooms are more technologically advanced than many science labs were two decades ago. Students have access to digital textbooks,  personal devices , collaborative  cloud-based tools , and  interactive whiteboards . Emerging technologies now being introduced to K–12 classrooms include voice assistants, virtual reality devices and 3D printers.

Perhaps the most important thing about ed tech in K–12 isn’t what the technology is, but how it’s used.

How to Integrate Technology into K–12 Classrooms

The first step to integrating technology into the K–12 classroom is  figuring out which solution to integrate , given the large variety of tools available to educators. That variety comes with benefits — like the ability to align tech with district objectives and grade level — but also brings challenges.

“It’s difficult to know how to choose the appropriate digital tool or resource,” says Judi Harris, professor and Pavey Family Chair in Educational Technology at the William & Mary School of Education. “Teachers need some familiarity with the tools so that they understand the potential advantages and disadvantages.”

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K–12 IT leaders should also be careful not to focus too much on technology implementation at the expense of curriculum-based learning needs. “What districts need to ask themselves is not only whether they’re going to adopt a technology, but how they’re going to adopt it,” says Royce Kimmons, associate professor of instructional psychology and technology at Brigham Young University.

In other words, while emerging technologies may be exciting, acquiring them without proper consideration of their role in improving classroom learning will likely result in mixed student outcomes. For effective integration, educators should ask themselves, in what ways would the tech increase or support a student’s productivity and learning outcomes? How will it improve engagement?

Integrating ed tech also requires some practical know-how. “Teachers need to be comfortable and confident with the tools they ask students to use,” says Harris.

Professional development for new technologies is crucial, as are supportive IT teams, tech providers with generous onboarding programs and technology integration specialists. Harris also points to initiatives like YES: Youth and Educators Succeeding, a nonprofit organization that prepares students to act as resident experts and classroom IT support.

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But as educational technology is rolled out and integrated, it’s important to keep academic goals in sight. “We should never stop focusing on how to best understand and help the learner to achieve those learning objectives,” says Harris.

That should continue to be the case as the technology timeline unfolds, something Harris has witnessed firsthand during her four decades in the field. “It’s been an incredible thing to watch and to participate in,” she notes. “The great majority of teachers are extremely eager to learn and to do anything that will help their students learn better.”

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Why technology in education must be on our terms

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The relationship between technology and education has been a topic of interest for decades. While technology presents remarkable opportunities, it's essential to approach its integration thoughtfully and responsibly. The  2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report offers valuable insights into how technology has transformed education, its benefits, limitations, and the challenges associated with its implementation.  

The flagship UNESCO report highlights the lack of appropriate governance and regulation, especially amidst rapidly emerging generative artificial intelligence tools. It urges countries to urgently set their own terms for the way technology is designed and used in learning so that it never replaces in-person, teacher-led instruction, and supports quality education for all. Here are some insights from the report. 

What has been the evolution of technology in education?

While the use of technology in education dates back to the emergence of radio in the 1920s, it's the digital technology of the last 40 years that holds the greatest potential for educational transformation. This period has witnessed a revolution in content distribution, learning management systems, testing methods, and language instruction. From augmented reality to personalized tutoring, technology has reshaped our learning experiences. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have amplified the capabilities of educational technology, even raising questions about the role of human interaction in education.

What is the impact of technology on learning?

Technology undeniably enhances learning in specific contexts. However, it is crucial to recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply. Digital technology's primary contributions to learning lie in its ability to personalize instruction and extend available learning time. Additionally, it fosters engagement by encouraging interaction and collaboration among learners. Notably, the report highlights that technology need not be cutting-edge to be effective. For instance, in China, providing high-quality lesson recordings to rural students resulted in a 32% improvement in outcomes and a 38% reduction in urban-rural learning gaps.

How do we evaluate technology's effectiveness in education?

The report emphasizes that evaluating technology's impact must focus on learning outcomes rather than the mere implementation of digital tools. Cases such as Peru, where laptops were distributed without integrating them into pedagogy, demonstrate that technology alone doesn't guarantee improved learning. Similarly, exclusive reliance on remote instruction in the United States widened learning gaps. The report further warns against inappropriate or excessive technology use, citing instances of negative links between excessive ICT use and student performance.

How reliable is the evidence?

The rapid evolution of technology often outpaces its evaluation. Evidence primarily comes from affluent countries, raising concerns about generalizability. The report reveals that a mere 7% of education technology companies in the United Kingdom conducted randomized controlled trials, reflecting a lack of rigorous evaluation. The challenge of isolating technology's impact from other factors complicates precise assessment. Additionally, the influence of technology companies on evidence generation poses credibility challenges.

What are the recommendations for effective integration of technology in education?

As artificial intelligence gains prominence, the report emphasizes that not all technological change equates to progress. The adoption of technology must be guided by a learner-centric, rights-based framework, ensuring appropriateness, equity, evidence-based decisions, and sustainability. The report presents a four-point compass for policy-makers:

  • Look down: Evaluate the context and learning objectives to ensure technology choices strengthen education systems.
  • Look back: Prioritize marginalized groups to ensure that technology benefits all learners and narrows educational disparities.
  • Look up: Ensure evidence-based decision-making and consider hidden long-term costs before scaling up technology initiatives.
  • Look forward: Align technology integration with sustainable development goals, considering financial implications, children's well-being, and environmental impact.

Technology in education: A tool on whose terms

Technology in education: A tool on whose terms

From 4 to 7 September, UNESCO's  Digital Learning Week will gather policy-makers, practitioners, educators, private sector partners, researchers and development agencies to jointly explore how public digital learning platforms and generative AI can be steered to reinforce and enrich human-centered quality education.

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Many of today’s high-demand jobs were created in the last decade, according to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). As advances in technology drive globalization and digital transformation, teachers can help students acquire the necessary skills to succeed in the careers of the future.

How important is technology in education? The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly demonstrating why online education should be a vital part of teaching and learning. By integrating technology into existing curricula, as opposed to using it solely as a crisis-management tool, teachers can harness online learning as a powerful educational tool.

The effective use of digital learning tools in classrooms can increase student engagement, help teachers improve their lesson plans, and facilitate personalized learning. It also helps students build essential 21st-century skills.

Virtual classrooms, video, augmented reality (AR), robots, and other technology tools can not only make class more lively, they can also create more inclusive learning environments that foster collaboration and inquisitiveness and enable teachers to collect data on student performance.

Still, it’s important to note that technology is a tool used in education and not an end in itself. The promise of educational technology lies in what educators do with it and how it is used to best support their students’ needs.

Educational Technology Challenges

BuiltIn reports that 92 percent of teachers understand the impact of technology in education. According to Project Tomorrow, 59 percent of middle school students say digital educational tools have helped them with their grades and test scores. These tools have become so popular that the educational technology market is projected to expand to $342 billion by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum.

However, educational technology has its challenges, particularly when it comes to implementation and use. For example, despite growing interest in the use of AR, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technology, less than 10 percent of schools report having these tools in their classrooms, according to Project Tomorrow. Additional concerns include excessive screen time, the effectiveness of teachers using the technology, and worries about technology equity.

Prominently rising from the COVID-19 crisis is the issue of content. Educators need to be able to develop and weigh in on online educational content, especially to encourage students to consider a topic from different perspectives. The urgent actions taken during this crisis did not provide sufficient time for this. Access is an added concern — for example, not every school district has resources to provide students with a laptop, and internet connectivity can be unreliable in homes.

Additionally, while some students thrive in online education settings, others lag for various factors, including support resources. For example, a student who already struggled in face-to-face environments may struggle even more in the current situation. These students may have relied on resources that they no longer have in their homes.

Still, most students typically demonstrate confidence in using online education when they have the resources, as studies have suggested. However, online education may pose challenges for teachers, especially in places where it has not been the norm.

Despite the challenges and concerns, it’s important to note the benefits of technology in education, including increased collaboration and communication, improved quality of education, and engaging lessons that help spark imagination and a search for knowledge in students.

The Benefits of Technology in Education

Teachers want to improve student performance, and technology can help them accomplish this aim. To mitigate the challenges, administrators should help teachers gain the competencies needed to enhance learning for students through technology. Additionally, technology in the classroom should make teachers’ jobs easier without adding extra time to their day.

Technology provides students with easy-to-access information, accelerated learning, and fun opportunities to practice what they learn. It enables students to explore new subjects and deepen their understanding of difficult concepts, particularly in STEM. Through the use of technology inside and outside the classroom, students can gain 21st-century technical skills necessary for future occupations.

Still, children learn more effectively with direction. The World Economic Forum reports that while technology can help young students learn and acquire knowledge through play, for example, evidence suggests that learning is more effective through guidance from an adult, such as a teacher.

Leaders and administrators should take stock of where their faculty are in terms of their understanding of online spaces. From lessons learned during this disruptive time, they can implement solutions now for the future. For example, administrators could give teachers a week or two to think carefully about how to teach courses not previously online. In addition to an exploration of solutions, flexibility during these trying times is of paramount importance.

Below are examples of how important technology is in education and the benefits it offers to students and teachers.

Increased Collaboration and Communication

Educational technology can foster collaboration. Not only can teachers engage with students during lessons, but students can also communicate with each other. Through online lessons and learning games, students get to work together to solve problems. In collaborative activities, students can share their thoughts and ideas and support each other. At the same time, technology enables one-on-one interaction with teachers. Students can ask classroom-related questions and seek additional help on difficult-to-understand subject matter. At home, students can upload their homework, and teachers can access and view completed assignments using their laptops.

Personalized Learning Opportunities

Technology allows 24/7 access to educational resources. Classes can take place entirely online via the use of a laptop or mobile device. Hybrid versions of learning combine the use of technology from anywhere with regular in-person classroom sessions. In both scenarios, the use of technology to tailor learning plans for each student is possible. Teachers can create lessons based on student interests and strengths. An added benefit is that students can learn at their own pace. When they need to review class material to get a better understanding of essential concepts, students can review videos in the lesson plan. The data generated through these online activities enable teachers to see which students struggled with certain subjects and offer additional assistance and support.

Curiosity Driven by Engaging Content

Through engaging and educational content, teachers can spark inquisitiveness in children and boost their curiosity, which research says has ties to academic success. Curiosity helps students get a better understanding of math and reading concepts. Creating engaging content can involve the use of AR, videos, or podcasts. For example, when submitting assignments, students can include videos or interact with students from across the globe.

Improved Teacher Productivity and Efficiency

Teachers can leverage technology to achieve new levels of productivity, implement useful digital tools to expand learning opportunities for students, and increase student support and engagement. It also enables teachers to improve their instruction methods and personalize learning. Schools can benefit from technology by reducing the costs of physical instructional materials, enhancing educational program efficiency, and making the best use of teacher time.

Become a Leader in Enriching Classrooms through Technology

Educators unfamiliar with some of the technology used in education may not have been exposed to the tools as they prepared for their careers or as part of their professional development. Teachers looking to make the transition and acquire the skills to incorporate technology in education can take advantage of learning opportunities to advance their competencies. For individuals looking to help transform the education system through technology, American University’s School of Education Online offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Arts in Education Policy and Leadership to prepare educators with essential tools to become leaders. Courses such as Education Program and Policy Implementation and Teaching Science in Elementary School equip graduate students with critical competencies to incorporate technology into educational settings effectively.

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In recent years, there has been widespread excitement around the transformative potential of technology in education. In the United States alone, spending on education technology has now exceeded $13 billion . Programs and policies to promote the use of education technology may expand access to quality education, support students’ learning in innovative ways, and help families navigate complex school systems.

However, the rapid development of education technology in the United States is occurring in a context of deep and persistent inequality . Depending on how programs are designed, how they are used, and who can access them, education technologies could alleviate or aggravate existing disparities. To harness education technology’s full potential, education decision-makers, product developers, and funders need to understand the ways in which technology can help — or in some cases hurt — student learning.

To address this need, J-PAL North America recently released a new publication summarizing 126 rigorous evaluations of different uses of education technology. Drawing primarily from research in developed countries, the publication looks at randomized evaluations and regression discontinuity designs across four broad categories: (1) access to technology, (2) computer-assisted learning or educational software, (3) technology-enabled nudges in education, and (4) online learning.

This growing body of evidence suggests some areas of promise and points to four key lessons on education technology.

First, supplying computers and internet alone generally do not improve students’ academic outcomes from kindergarten to 12th grade, but do increase computer usage and improve computer proficiency. Disparities in access to information and communication technologies can exacerbate existing educational inequalities. Students without access at school or at home may struggle to complete web-based assignments and may have a hard time developing digital literacy skills.

Broadly, programs to expand access to technology have been effective at increasing use of computers and improving computer skills. However, computer distribution and internet subsidy programs generally did not improve grades and test scores and in some cases led to adverse impacts on academic achievement. The limited rigorous evidence suggests that distributing computers may have a more direct impact on learning outcomes at the postsecondary level.

Second, educational software (often called “computer-assisted learning”) programs designed to help students develop particular skills have shown enormous promise in improving learning outcomes, particularly in math. Targeting instruction to meet students’ learning levels has been found to be effective in improving student learning, but large class sizes with a wide range of learning levels can make it hard for teachers to personalize instruction. Software has the potential to overcome traditional classroom constraints by customizing activities for each student. Educational software programs range from light-touch homework support tools to more intensive interventions that re-orient the classroom around the use of software.

Most educational software that have been rigorously evaluated help students practice particular skills through personalized tutoring approaches. Computer-assisted learning programs have shown enormous promise in improving academic achievement, especially in math. Of all 30 studies of computer-assisted learning programs, 20 reported statistically significant positive effects, 15 of which were focused on improving math outcomes.

Third, technology-based nudges — such as text message reminders — can have meaningful, if modest, impacts on a variety of education-related outcomes, often at extremely low costs. Low-cost interventions like text message reminders can successfully support students and families at each stage of schooling. Text messages with reminders, tips, goal-setting tools, and encouragement can increase parental engagement in learning activities, such as reading with their elementary-aged children.

Middle and high schools, meanwhile, can help parents support their children by providing families with information about how well their children are doing in school. Colleges can increase application and enrollment rates by leveraging technology to suggest specific action items, streamline financial aid procedures, and/or provide personalized support to high school students.

Online courses are developing a growing presence in education, but the limited experimental evidence suggests that online-only courses lower student academic achievement compared to in-person courses. In four of six studies that directly compared the impact of taking a course online versus in-person only, student performance was lower in the online courses. However, students performed similarly in courses with both in-person and online components compared to traditional face-to-face classes.

The new publication is meant to be a resource for decision-makers interested in learning which uses of education technology go beyond the hype to truly help students learn. At the same time, the publication outlines key open questions about the impacts of education technology, including questions relating to the long-term impacts of education technology and the impacts of education technology on different types of learners.

To help answer these questions, J-PAL North America’s Education, Technology, and Opportunity Initiative is working to build the evidence base on promising uses of education technology by partnering directly with education leaders.

Education leaders are invited to submit letters of interest to partner with J-PAL North America through its  Innovation Competition . Anyone interested in learning more about how to apply is encouraged to contact initiative manager Vincent Quan .

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How Technology Is Changing the Future of Higher Education

Labs test artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other innovations that could improve learning and lower costs for Generation Z and beyond.

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By Jon Marcus

This article is part of our latest Learning special report . We’re focusing on Generation Z, which is facing challenges from changing curriculums and new technology to financial aid gaps and homelessness.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Cruising to class in her driverless car, a student crams from notes projected on the inside of the windshield while she gestures with her hands to shape a 3-D holographic model of her architecture project.

It looks like science fiction, an impression reinforced by the fact that it is being demonstrated in virtual reality in an ultramodern space with overstuffed pillows for seats. But this scenario is based on technology already in development.

The setting is the Sandbox ColLABorative, the innovation arm of Southern New Hampshire University, on the fifth floor of a downtown building with panoramic views of the sprawling red brick mills that date from this city’s 19th-century industrial heyday.

It is one of a small but growing number of places where experts are testing new ideas that will shape the future of a college education, using everything from blockchain networks to computer simulations to artificial intelligence, or A.I.

Theirs is not a future of falling enrollment, financial challenges and closing campuses. It’s a brighter world in which students subscribe to rather than enroll in college, learn languages in virtual reality foreign streetscapes with avatars for conversation partners, have their questions answered day or night by A.I. teaching assistants and control their own digital transcripts that record every life achievement.

The possibilities for advances such as these are vast. The structure of higher education as it is still largely practiced in America is as old as those Manchester mills, based on a calendar that dates from a time when students had to go home to help with the harvest, and divided into academic disciplines on physical campuses for 18- to 24-year-olds.

Universities may be at the cutting edge of research into almost every other field, said Gordon Jones, founding dean of the Boise State University College of Innovation and Design. But when it comes to reconsidering the structure of their own, he said, “they’ve been very risk-averse.”

Now, however, squeezed by the demands of employers and students — especially the up and coming Generation Z — and the need to attract new customers, some schools, such as Boise State and Southern New Hampshire University, are starting labs to come up with improvements to help people learn more effectively, match their skills with jobs and lower their costs.

More than 200 have added senior executives whose titles include the words “digital” or “innovation,” the consulting firm Entangled Solutions found; many were recruited from the corporate and tech sectors. M.I.T. has set up a multimillion-dollar fund to pay for faculty to experiment with teaching innovations .

Some colleges and universities are collaborating on such ideas in groups including the University Innovation Alliance and the Marvel Universe-worthy HAIL Storm — it stands for Harvesting Academic Innovation for Learners — a coalition of academic innovation labs.

If history is a guide, the flashiest notions being developed in workshops in these places won’t get far. University campuses are like archaeological digs of innovations that didn’t fulfill their promises. Even though the biggest leap forward of the last few decades, for example — delivering courses online — appears to have lowered costs , the graduation rates of online higher education remain much lower than those of programs taught in person .

“One of the most important things we do here is disprove and dismantle ideas,” said William Zemp, chief strategy and innovation officer at Southern New Hampshire University.

“There’s so much white noise out there, you have to be sort of a myth buster.”

But some ambitious concepts are already being tested.

College by Subscription

One of these would transform the way students pay for higher education. Instead of enrolling, for example, they might subscribe to college; for a monthly fee, they could take whatever courses they want, when they want, with long-term access to advising and career help.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the places mulling a subscription model, said Richard DeMillo, director of its Center for 21st Century Universities. It would include access to a worldwide network of mentors and advisers and “whatever someone needs to do to improve their professional situation or acquire a new skill or get feedback on how things are going.”

Boise State is already piloting this concept. Its Passport to Education costs $425 a month for six credit hours or $525 for nine in either of two online bachelor’s degree programs. That’s 30 percent cheaper than the in-state, in-person tuition.

Paying by the month encourages students to move faster through their educations, and most are projected to graduate in 18 months, Mr. Jones said. The subscription model has attracted 47 students so far, he said, with another 94 in the application process.

However they pay for it, future students could find other drastic changes in the way their educations are delivered.

Your Teacher Is a Robot

Georgia Tech has been experimenting with a virtual teaching assistant named Jill Watson, built on the Jeopardy-winning IBM Watson supercomputer platform. This A.I. answers questions in a discussion forum alongside human teaching assistants; students often can’t distinguish among them, their professor says. More Jill Watsons could help students get over hurdles they encounter in large or online courses. The university is working next on developing virtual tutors, which it says could be viable in two to five years .

S.N.H.U., in a collaboration with the education company Pearson, is testing A.I. grading. Barnes & Noble Education already has an A.I. writing tool called bartleby write , named for the clerk in the Herman Melville short story, that corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling, searches for plagiarism and helps create citations.

At Arizona State University, A.I. is being used to watch for signs that A.S.U. Online students might be struggling, and to alert their academic advisers.

“If we could catch early signals, we could go to them much earlier and say, ‘Hey you’re still in the window’ ” to pass, said Donna Kidwell, chief technology officer of the university’s digital teaching and learning lab, EdPlus.

Another harbinger of things to come sits on a hillside near the Hudson River in upstate New York, where an immersion lab with 15-foot walls and a 360-degree projection system transports Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute language students to China , virtually.

The students learn Mandarin Chinese by conversing with A.I. avatars that can recognize not only what they say but their gestures and expressions, all against a computer-generated backdrop of Chinese street markets, restaurants and other scenes.

Julian Wong, a mechanical engineering major in the first group of students to go through the program, “thought it would be cheesy.” In fact, he said, “It’s definitely more engaging, because you’re actively involved with what’s going on.”

Students in the immersion lab mastered Mandarin about twice as fast as their counterparts in conventional classrooms, said Shirley Ann Jackson, the president of Rensselaer.

Dr. Jackson, a physicist, was not surprised. The students enrolling in college now “grew up in a digital environment,” she said. “Why not use that to actually engage them?”

Slightly less sophisticated simulations are being used in schools of education, where trainee teachers practice coping with simulated schoolchildren. Engineering students at the University of Michigan use an augmented-reality track to test autonomous vehicles in simulated traffic.

A Transcript for Life

The way these kinds of learning get documented is also about to change. A race is underway to create a lifelong transcript.

Most academic transcripts omit work or military histories, internships, apprenticeships and other relevant experience. And course names such as Biology 301 or Business 102 reveal little about what students have actually learned.

“The learner, the learning provider and the employer all are speaking different languages that don’t interconnect,” said Michelle Weise, chief innovation officer at the Strada Institute for the Future of Work.

A proposed solution: the “interoperable learning record,” or I.L.R. (proof that, even in the future, higher education will be rife with acronyms and jargon).

The I.L.R. would list the specific skills that people have learned — customer service, say, or project management — as opposed to which courses they passed and majors they declared. And it would include other life experiences they accumulated.

This “digital trail” would remain in the learner’s control to share with prospective employers and make it easier for a student to transfer academic credits earned at one institution to another.

American universities, colleges and work force training programs are now awarding at least 738,428 unique credentials , according to a September analysis by a nonprofit organization called Credential Engine, which has taken on the task of translating these into a standardized registry of skills.

Unlike transcripts, I.L.R.s could work in two directions. Not only could prospective employees use them to look for jobs requiring the skills they have; employers could comb through them to find prospective hires with the skills they need.

“We’re trying to live inside this whole preindustrial design and figure out how we interface with technology to take it further,” said Dr. Kidwell of Arizona State. “Everybody is wrangling with trying to figure out which of these experiments are really going to work.”

This story was produced in collaboration with The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

The new era of education is high-tech and high-touch

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We’ve heard a lot about the role of technology in pandemic education, and for good reason: Digital solutions enabled school communities to maintain learning through uncertainty and interruption none of us could have imagined.

However, the triumphs of edtech have been paired with critical challenges. Since the pandemic closed schools in March 2020, school districts have invested in getting students access to computing devices and the internet.

Technology-hesitant teachers became technology-proficient as they learned to navigate remote teaching and learning in impromptu virtual classrooms. Still, with all of the progress we made in digital learning, the interruption of the face-to-face social aspects of the classroom experience resulted in the students finishing the 2020-2021 school year four to five months behind in reading and math on average, according to a recent study from McKinsey & Company .

We’re starting to see the promise of digital learning take hold; teachers can use software to differentiate and personalize instruction. But we can’t stop here. Over the last 18 months, “technology” has been a synonym for “virtual,” where many kids felt isolated, sitting behind a device and craving connection with their peers and teachers.

We now have the opportunity to take what we have learned and use it to usher in a new era of education — one that is powered to a meaningful degree by technology yet centered on human connection, and one where we reject the false choice between engaging software and an incredible teacher. As we return to school this fall, we can blend the best of technology with the best of the classroom experience.

HMH recently shared results of our annual Educator Confidence Report , and the findings provide critical insights into the characteristics that should define the post-pandemic classroom.

Over 1,200 front-line educators from across the U.S. responded, and while optimism has fallen (only 38% of educators reported a somewhat positive or positive view of the state of their profession), confidence in the mastery and benefit of learning technologies is on the rise.

We’re moving from digital promise to digital proof.

Despite a tumultuous year, teachers’ current views on technology provide a bright spot, paving the way for more purposeful use of digital solutions.

Educator confidence in using edtech is at an all-time high since we began this survey seven years ago, with 66% of teachers very or extremely confident in their abilities. Many credit their experience of being thrown into the deep end in March 2020. Today, a nearly unanimous 95% of teachers have experienced the benefits of edtech, and 77% believe tech will help them be more effective teachers post-pandemic.

Of critical importance is the type of benefit teachers are experiencing. 81% report at least one of the following top three benefits, all of which are highly student-centric: improved student engagement; differentiated, individualized instruction; and flexible access to instructional content.

Despite technology playing a larger and more effective role, educators report that there are still critical barriers to access and efficacy that must be addressed, including lack of devices and internet access. 57% of educators also indicated that lack of student engagement with tech is a major barrier. More than half told us that the lack of time to plan for integrating digital resources into instruction was a top challenge.

Students’ emotional well-being is educators’ top concern

We all recognize that at the center of teaching and learning is the strong connection built and nurtured between teacher and student, which serves as the foundation for academic and social-emotional growth and drives engagement. We cannot let technology that breaks that connection and isolates students obscure that critical relationship, and data from this year’s survey is an important harbinger.

Among educators, 58% are concerned that students will demonstrate increased social-emotional needs after the pandemic, and social-emotional needs broadly remained the top concern this year (ahead of teachers’ own salaries and concerns about students falling behind). In addition, 82% of educators believe a well-crafted, fully integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) program will have an impact.

Ultimately, to begin to recover and transition into our “post-pandemic instructional model,” we can benefit from a best-of-both-worlds approach that fuses the power of technology with the tried-and-true social gathering of the classroom — “high-tech” working in a mutually reinforcing way with “high-touch.”

Educators’ unique experiences shed light on what the classroom of the future will look like

Technology alone will not usher in education’s new era. It is critical that we leverage digital solutions with a community-oriented, connected and human mindset.

At HMH, we strive for an edtech ecosystem that drives engagement, not isolation; for solutions that offer actionable data and insights that allow teachers to differentiate instruction, not simply “a page under glass”; for innovations that do not add to educators’ full plates, but rather extend their capabilities and give them time to focus on the social-emotional needs of their students.

We heard loud and clear that educators believe in the potential of technology to accomplish these goals — 82% of educators believe customized learning for every student will transform learning and teaching in the future, and 75% believe technology solutions that connect instruction and assessment on one platform will be essential to this transformation.

Edtech’s potential has been unlocked at an exponential rate over the past year, but the future of the classroom is not merely high-tech. It is high-touch, too.

When we asked educators what they are most looking forward to post-pandemic, the answer was clear — being together with their student community: 80% cited interacting face-to-face with students, 74% said more student engagement and 63% noted student collaboration opportunities.

The passionate discussion around in-person versus digital learning is too often shortsighted in its creation of a strict binary — digital or analog. But our greatest success will come from embracing the fact that these are not opposing forces; they are complementary force multipliers.

We’ve lost a great deal over the last year, but we’ve also gained important ground — and we can continue that momentum. As a society, we will continue to assess the health risks before us and navigate an increasingly hybrid world that includes our workplaces, neighborhoods and, of course, our schools.

I believe that as we do ultimately return to our school buildings, we’ll be ready to usher in a new era of learning, one powered by tech and innovation but forever defined by the community of teachers and students at its heart.

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The Benefits of Technology in Education

September 5, 2019

Guest Author Daniel Brown

The Benefits of Technoogy in Education

The advancements in our technological age are disrupting our educational sphere at an impressive rate. The significance of technology presents a huge amount of benefits to education, beginning with the instant gratification of finding information, and, similarly, the instant feedback after completing learning content through a leading Learning Management System (LMS) like EdApp .  Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s breakdown technology, the benefits of technology, and its place in education to drive better learning results.

Technology in education

We’ve seen our society advance at unprecedented rates in the technological space. Just looking back on recent years with the introduction of internet access, mobile phones, then the boom of smartphones, it’s not surprising that the use of technology for training and education purposes has also been introduced (and on the rise).

To adapt to our modern digital habits, it only makes sense that we incorporate technology in education. Beyond adaptation, however, we actually know that, when used properly, technology in training and education can actually result in better learning.

Benefits of technology for learning

If technology and education had an offspring, microlearning would be it. Microlearning is the fusion of technology and education for optimal transformative learning success.

The way it works is by breaking information up into small, bite-sized chunks to be released in short bursts. This boosts knowledge absorption and retention in learners, allowing them to collate a greater volume of information in a shorter amount of time. The technological benefit lies in the convenience of the learning strategy, whereby users can progress through training modules whenever and wherever it suits them. The accessibility of training on their own device increases the productivity of learners, better preparing them for the successful execution of skills and processes relevant to their role.

Gamification is an essential element usually incorporated in good microlearning LMS. It is the inclusion of gaming elements in serious content lessons, such as the incorporation of leader boards, point scores and real prizing.

The proven success of microlearning explains its widespread usage and rapid development into an increasingly bigger and better teaching strategy. Take our word for it, now is the time to jump on the microlearning bandwagon!

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How important is technology today?

The importance of technology in modern education is clear. It doesn’t make sense to continue dated training methods, rather than adapting to the world around us. In fact, a recent study found that over 70% of instructors use technology in the classroom every day, compared to the year 2016 where 55% reported daily use. With the introduction of smart, relevant, technologies, this means that education is not only adapting to our modern world but also has the opportunity to drive better results than ever before through proven methods.

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Effective ways to use technology in the classroom

With so many interactive and effective ways to implement technology in the classroom, it’s just a matter of creating a teaching plan to help educate your students with the best tools out there.

1. Homework on mobile EdApp’s completely free microlearning platform is a perfect option to effectively manage homework assignments from their smartphones. We already know how much time we spend on our Students can easily download the intuitive app (available both for Apple and Android) to use in the classroom or at home. If you have a lesson you would like your students to complete, EdApp offers analytics and reporting to illustrate who has completed their work and who hasn’t, along with detailed progress tracking.

2. Imagery and video Introducing imagery and video TED talks, and even relevant full-length movies can enrich your students’ understanding of the material. This is especially relevant for visual and auditory learners. To help carry this out, EdApp hosts a collection of built-in features within a powerful authoring tool . Meaning, incorporating audio recordings, custom graphics , and videos has never been easier. Copy and paste relevant video content into EdApp’s intuitive authoring tool, using anything from YouTube to Vimeo clips to help reinforce learning concepts in the classroom.

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3. Gamification The EdApp platform includes a library of over 80 templates for you to choose from. The gamification templates make it incredibly easy to make learning feel like playing a game. Not only is this type of learning effective but it’s also fun for your learners. Since EdApp’s templates are designed to suit a diverse set of learning methodologies, there is something to cater to all of your learners in the classroom.

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Gamification templates include:

  • Find-a-word game template. Reinforce keywords from a lesson and ask your learners to recall these words and find them in a grid.
  • The elevator game. This game challenges learners to select the matching attribute for an image. It requires interactivity by tapping the image at the correct time.
  • Image/word match game template. Your students have the opportunity to select the correct word related to the image. Speed and accuracy score the most points in this template.
  • Jeopardy. Like the popular game show, learners can select from a grid of varying categories and difficulties. This entertaining game is easily configurable and highly engaging.
  • Letter Jumble. This speed and accuracy game gives students a short amount of time to drag the missing letters of the keywords in your lesson.
  • Memory. Find the matching tiles in this memory game by tapping on each tile and selecting two in a row when there’s a matching pair. This is an engaging way to reinforce images with labels.
  • Next in order. This game tests learners’ conceptualisation of a process flow. Test their knowledge to remember the correct order, all while racing against the clock.
  • True or false. Give your students an interactive game where they can swipe right or left in a rapid-fire game to determine whether a statement is correct or incorrect.

How is technology integrated into the classroom?

As we continue to welcome digital elements into every aspect of our lives, learning is no exception. To reap its benefits, however, technology needs to be integrated. Here are a number of ways how you can use tools in the classroom , especially as we continue to progress into a more digital world in just about every aspect. Depending on the classroom, technology can be integrated to suit various types of learning styles for effective and interactive education.

Technology integration can range from introducing an LMS (ones with gamification capabilities are particularly valuable) to virtual field trips, coordinating a live video to interact with a guest speaker or incorporating relevant podcasts, for example. If the use of technology in the classroom is done the right way, it can boost students’ interest, understanding, and ultimately produce better learning results.

Work with the technology you have:

  • Students take turns on a computer or mobile phone.
  • Learners watch on computers in the computer room.
  • Students watch on their mobile phones.
  • You hook up a computer to the classroom beamer.

Effects of technology on students 

Like most things, technology has its positives and negatives. Studies show that student performance levels increase. In addition, they are more engaged and retain more of the material presented. Thirdly, they have a more positive overall attitude. However, there are potential downsides as well.

Ensuring a balance of technology in the classroom is key, to give students a well-rounded learning experience. The same can be said for professional working environments and digital training. EdApp is a perfect fit for a blended learning solution , meaning that mobile-first microlearning can be easily accompanied with a variation of other training methods like face-to-face.

Is technology good for school?

Nothing has disrupted the classroom recently as much as technology, with proponents both strongly for and against it. On the one hand, technology encourages full participation, even from shy students who wouldn’t normally feel comfortable participating. And it can make learning fun and engaging, therefore becoming more effective in the process according to the cognitive learning theory.

Technology has become very important for schools and universities. With the current and constant ongoing advancements, it is more important than ever for higher education institutions to  embrace technologies like CRM systems  and online learning tools to streamline operations and build better relationships with students throughout their education journey and beyond.

How does technology help students learn?

The main usefulness of technology is that it enables educators to more consistently offer learning geared to a wider variety of intelligences (Gardner) and learning styles. As a result, learners are more engaged and motivated in their learning.

Used effectively, technology can improve learning outcomes such as higher grades and more material/skills retained. Yet, there is reliable data to suggest that ineffective use of classroom technology can do more harm than good. Thus, educators need to monitor their students’ progress closely, so as to achieve the best balance for each group.

Benefits of technology in schools

icte Solutions Australia explored the importance of teachers teaching with technology, presenting a video from DepEd Philippines. The video associates DepEd with the pivotal support of delivering teaching to students based on 21st-century skills.

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To know more about how EdApp’s mobile learning platform and how it can help your internal training practices, get in touch at [email protected] . You can also use EdApp’s completely free education LMS and authoring tool by getting started now .

Access a collection of built-in features to enhance your training like EdApp’s editable content library , which boasts hundreds of completely free lessons contributed by thought leaders around the world, ready for you to edit, customize, and deploy to your cohorts.

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How advanced technologies are transforming education

How advanced technologies are transforming education

Mit leaders and professors eric grimson, cynthia breazeal, and christopher capozzola discuss challenges and opportunities of ai in education.

By Duyen Nguyen

Spurred on by the rapid advancement of generative AI like ChatGPT, much of the current conversation on artificial intelligence has emphasized its threat to humanity. Yet, this technology and other recent innovations also hold promise for the future.

“Today’s technologies in education — generative AI, responsible design, and the future of learning,” was a recent event hosted on MIT campus by MIT Open Learning. As part of the MIT Tech Reunions, this session welcomed over 60 alumni and friends. Vice President for Open Learning Eric Grimson, Dean for Digital Learning Cynthia Breazeal, and Senior Associate Dean for Open Learning Christopher Capozzola discussed both the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in education. Here are some of the most important takeaways from their conversation.

Technology is reshaping residential education

With MIT faculty dedicated to innovating in the classroom, digital tools have been a mainstay of on-campus teaching. Technologies like automated grading in computer science courses enable more time for teaching staff to interact with students, while students are able to correct their learning with immediate feedback on their problem sets. Prof. Grimson pointed to some of these technologies in improving residential education even before the Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a temporary shift to remote learning.

But remote learning pivots have expanded approaches to residential education. For example, using the Zoom chat feature to ask and answer questions during lectures allows more timely opportunities for students to clarify their understanding and engage more deeply in the subject matter and with their classmates. Faculty also gain a better sense of where students need bolstering in mastering concepts. The adoption of blended learning (a mix of in-person and online learning) would make it easier for students to pursue internships and experiences abroad while still receiving an MIT education, said Breazeal, Capozzola, and Grimson.

MIT can expand its role in education globally by leveraging today’s technologies

Several of MIT Open Learning ’s initiatives bring MIT’s resources to learners worldwide. In addition to popular programs like OpenCourseWare and MITx that open up MIT’s curriculum to the globe, efforts to serve under-resourced and vulnerable communities, such as refugee and migrant populations, pave the way for more equitable access to learning and employment opportunities. The MIT Refugee Action Hub (ReACT), which was incubated within Open Learning and is now part of the MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL), offers a successful example of how to combine online courses, a virtual learning community, and remote apprenticeship and independent project opportunities with on-site support hubs to address the needs of learners facing challenging circumstances.

There’s an opportunity to strengthen the education pipeline

Grimson noted that, while nearly 75% of jobs in the U.S. paying $35,000 or more require a bachelor’s degree, only one-third of Americans have completed a four-year college education. Digital learning innovations, like flexible learning modalities, can help close this gap. MIT Open Learning is exploring an agile, continuous education (ACE) model that, Prof. Breazeal explained, will give learners more pathways to advance their education at their own pace. The ACE model, which MIT ReACT adopted for its Computer and Data Science certificate program, combines online, in-person, and at-work learning modalities that provide learners with flexible, cost- and time-efficient options for advancing their education. Innovating new ways to meet different learners’ needs, like experimenting with short-form content, is part of this effort, said Prof. Capozzola.

“We know there’s a lot more talent in the world” whom innovative educational approaches could reach, Capozzola added. MIT Open Learning is exploring digital learning innovations in the space between the end of high school and the start of college or university — “pre-matriculation” — as well as collaborations with community colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support more learners, particularly those whom the traditional higher education model has overlooked or shut out.

Image of Eric Grimson and a screen that shows: A plethora of offerings. OCW — course materials, some videos. MITx & MicroMasters — online versions of MIT subjects, with assessments. xPRO — professional education courses. Horizons — enterprise level digital content library. Bootcamps — in person and digital experiences. NET/ReACT — courses and apprenticeships. Open Learning Library — repository of OCW and MITx offerings.

Education is inherently human

While a future where AI can create code is on the horizon, the goal of courses like 6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python is to teach students to think like computer scientists. “It’s not just about code, it’s about computational thinking,” said Grimson. ChatGPT is currently causing society to rethink what’s possible, but Breazeal noted that the promise of AI has been around for decades. Breazeal, who founded the Personal Robots Group at MIT’s Media Lab, has been researching and building socially intelligent personal robots for over a decade. Her work has led to the development of personalized AI tutors that help young learners improve their linguistic skills, improve literacy instruction, and nurture children’s curiosity and learning. “We don’t want an oracle, we want something that will help us learn,” she said, allaying fears that generative AI will displace the motivation and need to learn certain skills.

MIT is playing an important role in creating guidelines for the use of AI and other emerging technologies

Faculty from every school at the Institute are working in AI. At MIT Open Learning, the Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) initiative is advancing AI literacy for K-12 students, higher education, and the workforce through programs like Day of AI . The hands-on, team-based approach that RAISE uses to teach young learners about AI has the potential to be adapted to educational programs for learners of all ages. Breazeal explained that the recent program developed by MIT researchers to prepare U.S. Air and Space Forces personnel to understand and utilize AI technologies draws on the same teaching and learning philosophy as Day of AI curricula.

“We need humans interacting with humans,” Breazeal said, in response to an audience question about the likelihood of a future AI-only university. While the session emphasized that the challenges of AI and advanced technologies to education — and humanity — should be taken seriously, the prevailing sentiment was one of hope, not fear.

Learn more about MIT RAISE , Day of AI , and other Open Learning efforts to explore the impact of today’s technologies in education.

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Advantages and disadvantages of technology in education

Although the education system has always been strongly influenced by innovations, the explosion of new technologies caused tectonic shifts in the way the teaching process is carried out in school. 

Advantages and disadvantages of technology in education

Many technology enthusiasts believe that changes in the education system can only go forward due to an incredible growth in the number of inventions that are continuously changing the description of existing professions. In this regard, many believe that abandoning traditional classroom education altogether is almost certain in the near future, noting that traditional education will not be able to adequately prepare students for the new challenges and demands of the real world. 

However, sceptics often argue that we should be careful with the immediate implementation of modern technologies in the classroom, primarily because of the potential consequences, such as widening of an existing social gap, an increased number of individuals who suffer from mental illness, and the regression of children’s cognitive and academic development that may prove irreversible.  

Taking into account the arguments of both sides, we will present a list of advantages and disadvantages of technology in education below, and explain how it impacts today’s students. 

Advantages of technology in education

Looking back over the last hundred years, introducing technology into the classroom has been a blessing only for younger students and teachers. In other words, with a sudden introduction of a wide range of devices and the Internet, students got the opportunity to make the learning process much easier and more interesting. Key benefits of technology in education include: 

Provides a better interactive experience during the learning and teaching process 

With the introduction of mobile phones, tablets and computers, students are now able to do something they should have been able to do long ago – to learn actively and productively. For the first time, students can access a subject/teaching unit with enthusiasm thanks to applications, videos, simulations and digital books that make the learning process much more engaging. Moreover, having the opportunity to dig deeper into an area that interests them allows them to potentially recognize their interests and talents, and maybe even their future profession.  

Provides access to an unlimited amount of current information and data from a variety of sources 

In addition to the fact that students approach learning with more enthusiasm and productivity, they also have the opportunity to access the most current topics and research, which is something their ancestors could only dream about. Instead of going from library to library, dragging a pile of books with them, they are just a few clicks and well-defined queries away from accessing information that can give them additional insight into the topics they are covering at school. So, this practice not only enables students to have a modern education, but it also teaches them how to approach the search for information and read complex professional literature. 

Teaches them digital literacy 

We all know that young people cannot acquire the level of skill demanded by today’s corporate world in computer science classes. By implementing technology as an integral part of education, students are given the opportunity to keep up with learning trends and acquire technological/digital skills that are highly sought after in the 21st century . This form of learning is most helpful for students who don’t have access to modern technology at home, which could also potentially reduce the social gap between digitally literate and illiterate people.   

Reduces educational costs  

With the introduction of technology in education, resources have become more accessible, which resulted in declining tuition fees, the need for books and their price, as well as the reduced need for school supplies. The introduction of e-books has made things easier for low-income families, and helped students to approach learning on equal terms with their peers, without parental pressure for high performance arising from large investments into their child’s education. 

In addition, another positive side-effect of using e-books in education is the fact that they indirectly contribute to the reduction of deforestation, which is one of the major environmental problems.  

Provides better insight into student performance thanks to metrics 

In the past, teachers had to spend considerable time evaluating the overall academic performance of each student, which proved to be very impractical, especially in large classes with over 20 students. Unfortunately, many students never succeed in correcting the wrong steps in learning that can help them improve their performance , and potentially discover their talents of affinities. 

However, with the introduction of digital technologies and the Internet in the classrooms, a teachers’ job of analyzing student performance and providing guidelines and advice has become much easier, which is a win-win situation both for teachers and students. Specifically, thanks to platforms that collect data on student performance in class, tests, and assignments, teachers have clear insight into the areas students struggle with, or excel at. Moreover, teachers are now able to modify lessons based on insights into the performance of individual students, or class as a whole. 

They can choose between real-time learning or learning at their own pace 

Technology in education has allowed students to gain control over their learning, but it also provided flexibility to teachers in transferring knowledge to students. Namely, this practice is only possible in schools that support hybrid (blended) learning , i.e. a combination of synchronous real-time learning, and asynchronous learning where students can listen to a lecture when they choose.

Listening to a teacher giving a lesson in real time provides students with a stronger sense of belonging, and allows them to socialize with their peers, same as face-to-face interaction with the teacher . On the other hand, more independent students who are confident in their own time management and commitment management skills can learn whenever they feel like it.

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Disadvantages of technology in education

It is great to be optimistic and believe in the continuous advancement of technology, however, it is equally important to not lose sight of the negative sides of technology in education, and how it can cause long-term problems for young people. Namely, many sceptics from the domain of social sciences and humanities often point out several potential disadvantages of technology in education, and how it can negatively affect certain aspects, and the quality of children’s life and development: 

It is distracting both in the classroom and outside of it 

Proponents of technology in education often forget that students continue to use their mobile phones and tablets throughout the day, long after they’ve completed their school activities. Namely, with the daily dosage of social media and video games, children’s brains are accustomed to entertaining, intensive, and short-term content that can quickly stimulate their dopamine system. 

The biggest problem here is the fact that daily interaction with technological devices reduces attention span, and research shows that the attention span of children from Generation Z is about 8 seconds .  Although teachers may have good intentions, the use of applications that have nothing to do with the teaching process itself should be restricted, and technology should be used in class only when absolutely necessary.  

Potentially diminishes cognitive development and reduces problem-solving skills 

Technology always has a good intention, to reduce the time and make it easier to perform certain mechanical activities. However, technology has automated almost all school activities. Why would a child need to learn the basics of math, when they can use a calculator on their phone, or why would they need to learn spelling, when they have autocorrect software? 

So, what was originally a positive intention has led to the situation that new generations will be unable to perform everyday cognitive activities without technology. In addition, it should be noted that when children use technology to solve every problems at school, they gradually lose their problem-solving abilities, which is a highly sought-after set of skills. The only solution to this problem is to have teachers and educational institutions as a whole impose restrictions on the use of technology in education. 

Reduces direct peer interaction 

Although digital technologies have been shown to improve student advancement, and project collaboration, they, however, disregard our biological need for interaction in real time. Namely, we have lived as social beings for over tens of thousands of years, and we now think that we can trick our genetic predisposition so easily. 

Although young people interact with their parents, teachers and peers, the percentage of adolescents with a diagnosis of some form of depression has been growing, and has now reached a staggering 20%. The only solution that teachers and educational institutions can offer is to encourage young people to engage in face-to-face interaction with others. 

Maintaining modern technology is very expensive 

The cost of upgrading or maintaining technology is often overlooked. In a world where new innovations in the field of digital technologies appear almost every month, and where upgrading software and applications continuously requires more powerful devices, relying on the belief that technology in education is the only solution sounds overly confident. 

Namely, teaching and learning can be done without technology, but the question is – how useful the acquired specific skills will be after a few generations of technological backwardness. So, in order to not regret the purchase of new technology, educational institutions are obligated to estimate the actual long-term costs of that investment, and how it will reflect on tuition fees that students and their parents need to pay. 

It is easier to cheat in exams 

A huge problem that teachers face is cheating on exams, and not having an insight into student knowledge of a lesson. This is also the biggest problem with online tests, because teachers often don’t know if students have access to another device while taking the test. This problem could have long-term consequences, primarily due to the inability of educational institutions to guarantee that the student actually possesses the knowledge needed for higher levels of education, or to do their job.  

Reduced number of teachers due to automation and reduced salaries 

With the introduction of technology in the curriculum, the role of the teacher as an authority figure and mediator is slowly fading. It should be noted that automation in education and the introduction of certain applications has led to a decrease in the number of teachers in modern schools. However, the remaining teachers have even more responsibilities than before, and their income is not increasing in proportion with their responsibilities, so many have had to give up their job. 

As we said earlier, describing the advantages of technology in education, children have the opportunity to access a wide spectrum of information that makes lessons more engaging, but the question is, how long does it take to prepare and integrate that content into a meaningful whole? So, increased responsibilities mostly refer to the preparations for class, the importance and complexity of which are underestimated by many, primarily because it is not visible to parents. 

The problem that needs to be addressed is that educational institutions should stop approaching teachers as manual laborers, and the first step toward that goal is increasing their salary and treating them with the respect they deserve, otherwise, we will have unmotivated teachers who don’t care about transferring knowledge to their students, and the consequence is a generation of individuals incapable of becoming useful members of society.   

Final thoughts on the pros and cons of technology in education

Different people have different opinions on the introduction of these changes in the education system, especially if it’s done so suddenly and in such a short time. However, one should be realistic, because the advantages still far outweigh the disadvantages. 

So, a continuous insistence on disadvantages should not be seen as a desire to return to traditional education, but as a reason for caution and the possibility to better see the holes in the technologies and methods used in education. It is up to educational institutions and teachers to analyze the disadvantages in the next revision, and improve the quality of teaching both in their digital and physical classrooms.

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Technology is transforming every field of life today including education. Thanks to digitalization, the concept of eLearning came up! It resulted in the use of desktops, laptops, smartphones, and software applications for teaching and learning outside the classrooms.

No doubt, the education sector is highly benefitted from the rapid evolution in the technology world. It eased the life of both students and teachers. More specifically, the use of technology brought progressive changes in teaching methods. This consecutively helped students to learn efficiently and improve their academic performance and get good grades in school.

While you may still wonder why the use of technology in education is intensifying day by day, this blog clears your every doubt. Here, we explained the immeasurable impact of technology on education by pointing out its key benefits for students. Read this blog further to know.

What is Educational Technology?

Putting it simply, educational technology or EdTech is the use of software solutions, digital tools, and media that help in transferring knowledge and exchanging learning materials.

According to  Forbes’s article by Daniel Newman  who is a technology innovation specialist, educational technology brought drastic positive changes in learning. It says that advanced technologies enhanced the teacher’s instructions while simultaneously making learning a fun experience for the students.

Some of the noteworthy changes that students and teachers are experiencing today due to educational technology are:

1. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

Augmented reality is enabling students to see science concepts as visual graphics on screen in the class or real-time environment. Virtual reality, on the other hand, lets students take an educational tour of places/destinations without leaving the classroom. Both technologies together are truly transforming the mode of teaching and creating immersive learning experiences for students. In short, it makes the lessons interesting and fun-filled for them.

2. Set of Devices for Classrooms

Educational technology bought a set of devices for classrooms, saying bye to the norm of BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices for students. They also no longer have to visit computer centers or technology labs. Students in most schools are provided with laptops, tablets, or iPads. In the pervasive online environment, it also became necessary for them to be aware of cyber security.

3. Personalized Education

One of the impactful changes brought by EdTech is personalized learning. In every aspect, whether it is a classroom, home study, or virtual session, students can get tailor-made learning experiences. It helps students choose learning patterns that suit their needs or capabilities. It also resulted in blended learning, which gave more responsibility to the student. They must interact with teachers directly and engage in discovery-based learning.

4. AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Lastly, the use of AI is one of the greatest technology benefits for students. It enabled 24×7 learning opportunities for students, task automation, access to global learning sources, and helped in closing skill gaps. In other words, AI widened the scope of personalized learning and is also assisting students to get answers/solutions quickly.

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Educational technology challenges.

According to a BuiltIn report , nearly 90% of teachers agreed that technology helped them reinforce lessons and positively impact the performance of students. Other studies showed that a majority of middle-school students improved their test scores or grades after embracing technology and digital tools.

Despite this encouraging scenario, the use of technology in education comes with challenges. Educational technology can negatively affect the students’ focus by resulting in excessive screen time. Also, there are many doubts regarding the effectiveness of teachers in using the tools or technology concepts like AR, VR, and AI. Many schools could not afford the technologies because of the lack of resource support.

Teachers and students are facing a few challenges to thrive amidst the force of educational technology. Here is a summary of the challenges that they mostly face while adopting educational technology.

1. Resistance to change

There are many EdTech challenges but this is the most crucial one. Many teachers, parents, and educational institutes do not accept technology wholeheartedly. They consider only real-time learning in classrooms or through one-to-one interactions with parents to be effective.

2. Continuous upgrades

Technology needs consistent upgrades. Educational institutions, students, and teachers need to update regularly, whatever learning tools and applications they use. This puts an additional burden on them as they must continuously check software updates, upgrade their devices, buy new devices, etc. to keep pace with the current EdTech trends. 3.

3. Resources or infrastructure support

Any EdTech applications or devices need internet support for functions like video streaming, online chat, video calling, and so on. Internet connectivity with higher bandwidth and reliable devices are necessary for operating any EdTech apps or tools. Thus, schools, teachers, and students need to have these resources support.

4. Insufficient technical skills

The education sector demands that teachers and students should have basic technical skills and know-how. They are the primary users of EdTech tools and devices. So, they must have the necessary skills or gain them to leverage the benefits of education technology.

5. Higher costs

Adoption of technology in any field is cost-crunching. The constant technological breakthroughs in the education sector compel educators and learners to invest in new devices and EdTech solutions. The eLearning or technology in education is making teaching and learning a costly experience in many ways.

The 21 Benefits of Technology in Education

The advantages of using technology in education are multifaceted. It is a blessing for everyone in the sector, from education providers and schools to students.

The use of technology in education made learning easier and fun-filled for the students! Educational institutions and teachers are using devices, AI-based tools, and AR/VR technologies to engage them in an immersive learning experience. The students find more interest in learning lessons and doing homework. This surely improves their academic performance and grades.

In short, technology is consistently changing the education system for good. While it is not at all replacing the traditional classroom methods of learning, it is blending with them to prepare students for situations in the technology-paced world.

There are infinite benefits of technology in education ! In this blog, we have attempted to discuss some of the most important ones. Take a look:

1. Faster access to information

One of the most substantial advantages of technology in education is that it provides students with an ocean of information at their fingertips. They can access the information in the quickest possible time.

If you are a student, then gone are the days when you have to go to libraries and search through piles of books to do an assignment/project/homework. Thanks to benefit of the internet for a student! You can now access valid information anytime from a vast number of sources, i.e., websites, tutorial sites, YouTube videos, eBooks, PDFs, and so on.

This is the first ever effect of technology on education that students experience with the advent of the World Wide Web. You can get unlimited information and data in just a few clicks on your laptops, tablets, or mobiles. This enables you to prepare a lesson or write a paper without anyone’s help. Thus, technology enriches your knowledge base and makes you a self-sufficient learner.

2. Wider variety of learning materials

Students can access a huge variety of learning materials on the internet. They include scientific articles, journals, research papers, educational videos, tutorials/guidebooks, informational websites, online databases, and blogs of educators/authors.

These are extremely useful if you are a high school student. You can write academic papers better providing all concrete information, facts, and statistics. You can support an argument, establish a hypothesis, or derive a proper conclusion for your paper by accessing the available information.

Technology helps you to enhance your academic grades without doing too much hard work. You do not have to spend hours in the school library, borrow books/resources from ex-students, or repeatedly bother the teachers. You can write well a paper by yourself while putting all the authentic information and assure a good score.

3. Increases the scope for distance learning

A great benefit of the internet for students is the opportunity for distance learning. Online classes became a reality with the power of the internet! Students can learn in the same effective way through a virtual screen or chat room.

You can share documents, important resource links, and media files during the online session with others students.

Schools and educators are complementing virtual learning sessions with traditional classes, which are enhancing the learning capabilities and skills of students. They take online classes outside the schools to provide additional tutoring to students, especially the weaker ones. Moreover, if you are interested in a subject or field that is outside your school curriculum like Data Analytics, you can take an online course to pursue your interest.

Also, many new educational institutes are coming up with only offering virtual courses for a spectrum of academic and professional subjects. Coursera, edX, and Udemy are some of the prominent providers of comprehensive virtual courses.

4. Eases teaching methods

The benefits of EdTech also include an easy teaching experience. The teachers can tutor the students from distance or communicate easily outside the classroom. This enhances their ability to give instructions, improve the learning of students, and help them get better academic scores.

Moreover, technology integration in education resulted in mobile/desktop applications that are helpful as digital attention coaches for students! They helped teachers to organize the homework or tasks of students. They can simultaneously check the progress of tasks and remind or warn the students if they are late for a task.

Many schools or educators are using online tools today to keep an eye on their students and assist them in progressing academically. They can easily know whose grades are lower or who is slow in completing lessons. They can provide the necessary guidelines to them and help to gradually improve their academic performance.

5. Improves learners’ communication skills in schools

This is one of the noteworthy benefits of technology in higher education. Learners in higher grades develop better abilities to communicate with various technological tools and virtual courses.

Many students are reluctant to speak with the teachers in class or front of others. However, their inhibition or introversion goes away during online sessions or classes. They can interact freely through chat, audio, or video call, during their independent screen time.

Communication skills are crucial for students to do well in academics and the professional field in the future. If you have better communication abilities, you can clearly express your opinions and take part in constructive discussions.

You can share your understanding with educators and know what’s on their minds. Hence, you can garner more knowledge and use them effectively to improve your academic performance.

6. Makes studying enjoyable

It is difficult to make young children sit in one place and learn. They easily get distracted. Similarly, elder students find it tough to keep up their focus and complete large papers or assignments. All in all, education is not a pleasant experience for all students. But, with technology, it is now an enjoyable experience for all.

The use of tablets, laptops, VR/AR devices, and touchscreen boards makes classes exciting for students. Teachers could easily keep up the attention of kids. Similarly, these advanced technologies help students of higher classes to understand complex concepts and science through immersive sessions.

Thus, one of the notable benefits of using technology in education is that it makes learning fun for students. Teachers could see the interest of students grow, which is reflected in their better academic marks.

7. Helps learners to acquire new skills and knowledge

The use of technology in education also helps learners to gain new skills and enrich their knowledge base. Internet and online courses made that possible! Enthusiastic learners can search through a plethora of information sources online to know about a particular topic. It will help them use their additional knowledge to prepare academic lessons and surpass the scores of others.

EdTech is also helping aspiring young talents to garner professional skills that will help them in the future to grow. Most professional skills or subjects are not included in the academic syllabus such as Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Digital Marketing. You can do an online course for any particular skill outside your school hours. It will let you gain a thorough understanding of the subject and groom yourself for a preferred career/professional field.

8. Keeps students updated with the latest technological advancements

One of the supreme benefits of digital learning for students is that it helps them stay updated on the latest technological evolutions. You can quickly adopt them and further enhance your learning experiences.

New tools like digital task planners, virtual classrooms, and eLearning apps are gaining prominence in the market. If you are aware of the trends of EdTech, you can use these tools to your advantage and make progress academically.

Students who update themselves with technological evolutions in education are more likely to be successful in their jobs. By utilizing their knowledge of the latest technologies and trends, they can help organizations to operate efficiently and achieve goals faster.

9. Allows students to enhance their mental wellbeing

One of the significant benefits of digital technology in education is that it improves the physical and mental well-being of students. Various digital tools eased their tedious learning courses and made them interesting.

In many ways, EdTech methods improve your cognitive skills. Virtual learning sessions and the integration of AR are two prime contributors. They enhance the capabilities of your brain to read, interpret, learn, remember, think, and use logic. All these hugely impact your academic learning and performance in the long run.

As you can score good grades/marks due to the use of educational technology, it gives you confidence and a positive feeling. This boosts your mental health and helps you to concentrate better on your studies.

10. Makes teaching easier and more productive

The advantages of EdTech are not only confined to the learning experience of students but also the teaching experience of educators. The different uses of technology, such as audio-visual presentations, virtual classrooms, wide-screen projectors, and digital planners help teachers to improve their delivery of instructions. This consequently enhanced the understanding and comprehension level of the students.

Besides, technologies increase the productivity of teachers! The digital tools they use not only increase the engagement of students but also provide them with more learning opportunities. Many teachers can also tailor-made their instruction method and use personalized tools for weaker students.

Altogether, educational technology helped teachers to increase their productivity, which benefitted both the students and schools.

11. Helps teachers to track students’ performance and progress

One of the finest outcomes of technology integration in education is the homework planner software or task manager used by teachers. They are digital replacements for the school diary or paper planner. The teachers can feed in all assignments and projects for the day, week, or month. They can schedule them deadline-wise. They get real-time updates as the students start a task, pause it, and complete it.

A comprehensive digital planner also comes with a dashboard, which helps teachers to get an overview of the performance of the students. They can see hours studied, projects completed/in progress, grades obtained for completed lessons, and so on. They can also track the individual performance, achievements, and pitfalls of the students. It helps them to decide their syllabi accordingly in the next learning session.

12. Limits external distractions as much as possible

While many experts argued that technology in education is a source of distraction, the situation is the opposite in reality. But, this is assured only if educators and schools know the right use of technology. If they provide students with mobile-based learning apps, it will easily distract them. They tend to move to social media sites, gaming apps, etc.

Thus, you should choose learning tools, such as desktop-based digital planners that limit distractions and help students to focus better. Those apps are featured to block external distractions and provide students with a secluded homework zone during their study time.

13. Improves collaboration between students and teachers

One of the assured benefits of using technology in education is improved collaboration between students and teachers. Online learning system not just enables the teachers to interact with students during lessons. It also allows the students to engage in one-to-one interactions with the teachers. By staying at the home, they can upload their projects or homework, which teachers can access and give necessary recommendations.

In the case of collaborative activities like group projects, compare the situation of a classroom with a virtual classroom setting. There are a few groups of students and the teacher assigns them tasks. Chaos or confusion is inevitable as some students will be loud, some will ask questions, some will be shy to ask, and some could not get the opportunity to be heard. Contrary to this, such a situation does not happen in an online setting. Every student is connected in the virtual classroom. The teacher responds and resolves queries of each of them individually, on independent screens.

It can be said that online learning also fostered interactions between students outside the school. They can share ideas and resources for difficult projects and support each other.

14. Personalized learning experiences

Educational technology provided students with 24×7 access to information and resources. Anyone who could not absorb concepts or learn in the classroom can opt for additional in-person online sessions.

Precisely, teachers can also create tailor-made learning plans for their students, according to their capabilities and interests. This is an added advantage of online learning which gives teachers peace of mind as they can pay attention to every student.

Also, the students get the scope to learn with ease and comfort. They do not have to see or follow what others are doing in the class. Instead, they can follow the distinct schedule set by their teacher and do the assigned tasks.

15. Improvement in students’ productivity

Online educational tools are helping students to enhance their self-learning which is reflected in their growing academic productivity! Apart from personalized learning experiences, EdTech also enabled them to gain skills in task management and develop cognitive thinking. This is especially necessary for students when they reach higher grades. It aids them to manage piles of assignments and complete them one by one on time, without losing focus.

Many time-bound online courses helped students to develop a sense of dedication. They learned to avoid any kind of diversions or disruptions in their schedule to complete the courses just in time. Students also have easy and instant access to information and learning resources.

Also, they can initiate an online interaction or chat with a teacher outside the classroom to get additional help on a project. So, there is no question of getting stuck in the middle of a project or assignment. Altogether, online educational tools help students concentrate better on their studies and enrich their learning experiences, which improves their overall productivity.

16. Gamification that motivates students

No wonder technology drives innovation and creativity! Creators of different EdTech tools and applications incorporated fun elements to engage the young learners better. This is also called gamification where apps provide intuitive responses such as reward points, scores, clap sounds, congratulatory visuals, appreciation remarks, etc. on completion of a learning step. This is highly motivating for the students and pushes them to go to the next step.

Many eLearning apps come with interactive gaming elements such as the collection of coins, gems, or other rewards. They feature personalized scoreboards, which allow students to compete and outperform others. In other words, gamification helped students learn in a fun and interesting way while building their focus and encouraging them to do better.

17. Immersive learning experiences

The concepts of VR and AR provided students with immersive learning experiences, which only helped in strengthening their knowledge base. Teachers or educational institutes used these technologies to teach tough science concepts, baffling theories, and historical places to the students. This made things easier to absorb and remember for the students, which was hard with textbooks.

Also, educational technology helped students enjoy learning a lot! Students are no longer confined to images and descriptions provided in textbooks. They can search on the web, browse through websites, and see videos. This helped them gain in-depth insights into a subject or concept and get better marks by preparing comprehensive papers.

18. Relieves the stress of parents and teachers

Digital applications are also eliminating the need for teachers to maintain a diary or to-do list of tasks. Virtual lesson planners, grading software apps, and online assessments have helped them save a lot of time. They can input everything in the application and schedule their submissions according to the deadlines. So, students will never miss out on any assignment if they use such an app!

This brings great relief for the parents too. Many apps keep track of their homework or assignments and remind students about their deadlines. Thus, students become self-aware and complete their tasks on time. So, the parents do not need to hover around their children’s shoulders to check whether they are doing their work.

The other eLearning options such as online open courses, eBooks, YouTube tutorials, etc. have added to the learning experience of students, especially those in higher classes. They do not need to bother the teacher often to seek guidance in assignments. This not only helped teachers relax a bit but also improved their relationship with students.

19. Ensures sustainable learning

One of the most crucial EdTech benefits is that it helps protect the environment and ensures sustainable learning. Digital learning tools and virtual sessions are saving a huge amount of paper and hence, trees.

Teachers are encouraging students to take their tests online or prepare their assignments on computers, which could be shared through email or cloud storage. Many schools and educators are replacing paper books with eReaders in the wake of rapid environmental damage.

The use of technology in education made students of this generation understand the significance of environmental sustainability. Electronic and digital mediums of learning are not only saving the environment but also providing convenience to teachers and students. It is helping them save up costs on different learning resources like books, notebooks, boards, paper planners, educational outings, etc.

20. Prepares for the digital future

The benefits of using technology in learning today will prepare you for the future, which is going to be fully digitized. The world is advancing towards an era where everything is influenced or powered by technology.

Different tools of EdTech like virtual classrooms, AI-assisted planners, video learning, engaged learning for TV apps, online assessments, etc. made students acquainted with modern-day technologies. It also helped them to set priorities regarding the use of technology. They can differentiate the technologies used for recreation such as gaming apps, TV apps, OTT, social media, etc. from the technologies helpful in learning. This will help them draw a line and use technology wisely.

Different companies today hire talents after assessing their education level, cognitive skills, as well as, technical competency. When students are familiar with different technologies from an early age, they can easily land a job in the desired company. Their parents do not have to engage them anywhere for vocational training and to make them competent at using computers, software programs, and online communication tools.

21. Helps students to learn at their own pace

Lastly, the intervention of technology in education enabled the children to learn at their own pace. There are many students with lesser learning capabilities or memorization skills than others. The competitive classroom environment and usual teaching methods are not suitable for them as they could not catch up with the lessons. They need special attention to perform better academically.

One of the biggest benefits of using technology in education is that it helped such students get an education in a personalized way. There are digital apps that allow teachers to set individualized learning programs and schedules for them. They could set tasks and timelines for submission, according to their capabilities and skills. While this benefitted many kids and helped them improve their academic scores. it also assisted teachers to teach students with ADHD ( Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) or such issues, independently.

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Concept of educational technology.

By educational technology, it means the unity of technologies such as computers, web and multimedia, digital boards, overhead projectors, and video integration. All these are truly influencing the education sector, assisting in the teaching and learning processes. But, how do they work for the students, teachers, parents, and classrooms separately? Let’s find out.

1. For Students

The judicious use of technology in education helped students to increase their engagement in learning and increase their academic success rate. Some of the key ways educational technology is influencing students’ life are:

  • Connects them with teachers and increases communication.
  • Enhances group interactions or interaction with other students.
  • Provides students with access to a vast pool of information.
  • Helps the students to connect to the outside world.
  • Prepares students for the workforce.
  • Engages collaboration with teachers and educational institutes.
  • Teaches punctuality and responsibility.
  • Adds a fun factor and sparks interest in learning.

2. For Teachers

Teachers can use different tools of educational technology to their advantage and provide a constructive learning experience to the students. They enabled the teachers to engage with new methods of teaching that is attention-grabbing for the students. Teachers derive the following benefits from educational technology.

  • Teach in an enriched learning environment where they can attend to students separately.
  • Engage the students physically and virtually through AR/VR technologies and multimedia content respectively.
  • Help students develop practical learning skills by infusing immersive and cognitive exercises in the class.
  • Provide instant resources to students, which helped them enhance the performance of academic papers.
  • Grab the interests of students and ensure higher retention.
  • Meet the unique requirements of students with special abilities with the help of personalized learning tools.

3. For Parents

The use of technology in education boosts parents’ confidence and helped them support their children better. Here are the key ways parents are benefitted.

  • Parents could set expectations for their students and track their children’s activities.
  • They could use technology to help their kids face struggles in education and overcome them. The finest example is the use of a digital homework planner, which works as an attention coach for students with attention deficiency.
  • Parents could get help from available online resources and educational tools to help their children in completing a task.
  • They can access educational videos and recorded class lectures to understand the learning experience of their kids and support them.
  • Parents do not need to continuously keep an eye on their kids to help them focus on their studies and can relax or enjoy their own time.

4. In Classroom

The use of technology in education benefitted students, teachers, and parents while transforming the classroom setting. The incorporation of different technologies has helped classrooms to provide learning experiences. Here’s how.

  • The technology resulted in immersive and engaging learning with the use of videos, educational TV apps, web resources, and projectors.
  • Improved collaboration between teachers and students which helps in group activities.
  • Enabled the schools to engage in practical exercises that improved the cognitive skills and problem-solving techniques of students.
  • Helped schools understand the educational requirements of different students and incorporate strategies and curriculums accordingly.
  • Enabled educational institutions to engage in seamless planning, execution, and evaluation of different learning methods.

 What Are The Types Of Education Technology?

The countless benefits of educational technology are seen in every area of the education sector. Thanks to the multiple types of educational technology, teachers and students can now experience a new phase of learning.

Various types of technologies that 21st-century schools and educators are using are:

1. Learning management systems:

It implies the various innovative tools used by teachers to facilitate learning in the classroom and offline. Some of the prominent examples are Digital Whiteboards, Google Classroom, Digital Homework Planner, Moodle, and TalentLMS.

2. AR and VR

Augment and Virtual Reality is still developing, and they have a long way to go to fully influence the education experience. As of now, they help students to visualize real-life concepts and places in the classroom setting and understand them deeply.

3. Mobile devices

Mobiles or smartphones with installed apps are helping students to fulfill different educational purposes. They can access information on Google, YouTube, and Social media. They can access various eLearning platforms, chat with teachers and other students, attend online webinars, etc.

4. 3D Printers

It is an advanced form of educational technology, providing opportunities for students to create 3D models of various objects, from art sculptures to science stuff. It fostered the creativity of students in developing school projects.

5. Smart Classroom

The technological evolution in the education sector modernized the classrooms. It led to the innovation of smart classrooms where computers, projectors, tablets, and software are all connected and well-coordinated. This aided in teaching and grabbed the interest of students in academic subjects.

6. Gamification

This technology involves presenting students with digital rewards or badges for goal fulfillment in academics. It involves point scoring, team ranking, and fun games. Gamification has grown the interest of students in studies and motivated them to do better.

Is Technology The Future Of Education?

The use of technology in education along with digitalization brought massive change to the whole learning system worldwide. But this leaves us with a big question. Is technology the future of our education?

If you are not sure, here are a few reasons to justify why technology in education is going to stay in the future!

1. Gives students practical experience

The advantage of eLearning systems or EdTech tools is that they helped students to learn basic technical skills which prepare them for their professional journey in the future.

2. Makes studying interesting

Studying is boring to most students. Besides young children with less attention span find it difficult to keep their focus on their studies. A different form of engaging learning tools and immersive experiences made studying interesting for them and helped them do better.

3. Gives access to unlimited information

Education and learning spree increased in students because they got a treasure of unlimited information on the interest. They can solve their heightened curiosity on any matter or subject by getting valid information from sources.

4. Boost collaborative spirits

The use of technology in education results in better collaboration among students and teachers. It allows students from different locations to collaborate on the same project. Similarly, it allows the teachers to interact with them and support the students.

5. Gives additional tools to teachers

Teachers have additional tools at their end, which helped them to educate and instruct the students better. They can teach theories through audio-visual examples that students can easily absorb. Teachers can also access valuable information and learn new things to increase their knowledge base and teach more constructively.

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The use of technology in education is changing the way you learn. As technology is fast advancing in every field, new tools, devices, and e-learning systems are coming up to ease the learning experience of students. Most teachers and parents have witnessed the positive side of this, i.e., improvement in the academic grades or performance of the students!

With so many benefits of using technology in education, it’s interesting to see how your learning experience will evolve and improve with time. If you are a student and want to enjoy one of the greatest perks of educational technology, then try the Clarifi app. It is an amazing digital homework planner that works as a desktop application. Helping the students to organize, manage tasks, block distractions, and complete tasks independently on time, this software proves essential for them. It also lets them track deadlines for the tasks and stay up to date with their class or calendar, which ensures that no work is missed out. The software helps in significant improvements in their academic outcomes and relieves the stress of parents and teachers.

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Student learning is an area with enormous potential to benefit from information technology. Information dissemination is, after all, a core strength of today’s technologies. And digital technology offers versatile platforms to streamline classroom teaching.

While technology unlocks innovation opportunities, blended teaching and learning are not without disadvantages. What are the downsides that come with the powers and benefits of technology?

Debate is still going on concerning potential harm from integrating technology into the classroom. Let’s look at both sides by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of students accessing computers and digital information.

Advantages of Technology in Education

By offering digital tools and learning platforms, technology offers great advantages in school education. Students have more information at their fingertips and build technology skills. Tech can do some tasks equally or better than teachers, including administration, data gathering and supporting self-direct learning. Here are the top five pros to technology in the classroom.

1. Access high-quality, current information

Science teacher using digital whiteboard

Modern technology is fantastic when it comes to making information available to everyone. In a classroom setting, getting the most up-to-date data helps ensure the best educational experience. Teachers are also able to use or direct students towards trusted sources to ensure accurate information.

Students are also able to assimilate information more efficiently with the interactive presentation that digital technology allows. Instead of reading through text sequentially, the teacher or student can navigate information on a topic using hyperlinks, tabs, accordions, etc. References can be checked immediately as well.

Classroom technology definitely beats paper textbooks for accessing relevant information quickly. The trick is to place structure around activities to maintain focus and ensure the class is covering the same material. The need to keep everyone on the same page so to speak is a limiting factor in the use of technology for gaining information.

2. Gather student performance metrics easily

Online learning in the classroom

A clear and powerful advantage of using technology in education is that it allows teachers to perform their job better. The automatic collection of data in digital testing and learning environments has the benefits of: allowing more student performance data to be collected, freeing teachers from repetitive grading exercises, and providing instant feedback to students.

Platforms that yield data analytics can pinpoint the areas where each student is having most difficulty. Performance information allows instructors to quickly adjust teaching strategies and the syllabus according to the data gathered and analyzed.

When a given learning goal can be achieved with technology or traditional methods with about equal effectiveness, the technology-based approach may be preferred just because of the data advantages. Once in this digital environment, the technology and instructional content may be improved over time, leaving traditional instruction techniques further and further behind.

3. Students learn technology skills

Students using a laptop and tablet in elementary school

Using technology in the classroom naturally increases opportunities for students to learn technology skills. While it’s possible to take all but the simplest IT skills out of a lesson, keeping some technical challenges in there is healthy for student development. After all, we live in a digital world and have things like virtual offices and working online from home .

Children are fast learners when it comes to most things but especially with technology. Given the chance, they’ll quickly build computer operation skills and digital literacy. Examples of skills they’ll learn include keyboard awareness, logging in and password protection, navigating apps, setting preferences, online document sharing, and using standard software such as text editors and spreadsheet workbooks.

Teachers can offer exercises that give pupils the opportunity to test and expand their capabilities. For example, you can give students freedom in how they present project results. The smart ones, who could perhaps become IT professionals in the future, will find and deploy internet resources, such as graphics or charting software, to enhance the presentation.

4. Improved student participation and engagement

Smiling boy using computer in class

Students generally love technology and introducing it is a way to boost engagement. Mixing up traditional instruction styles with technology makes the class less predictable and the learning environment more dynamic.

Examples of how teachers can inject technology are to: direct students to online resources, present short videos, use interactive software, make digital presentations, and ask students to create digital content themselves.

Online platforms are often flexible in allowing you to exercise your creativity. You can, for instance, customize quizzes to make them more engaging and competitive. Any good resources you find online might be useful additions to the lesson. The possibilities are limitless.

You can also apply technology to get more information from reserved students. If you need to ask the opinion of everyone regarding a topic or even a simple question, why not use an online polling platform? This way, even quiet students who normally wouldn’t want to speak in the classroom will participate.

5. Automate repetitive tasks

Teacher grading papers

Teaching can include tedious tasks such as keeping track of attendance, recording quiz scores and noting tasks completed. With the present technology available, such tasks can now be partially or fully automated. This can unlock time teachers are able to divert to substantive teaching endeavors.

Existing technology can be used to help teachers in several areas: planning lessons, assessing students, grading homework, giving feedback and administrative paperwork. Jill Barshay

Implementing technology is not a costless exercise however and the effectiveness depends on how well software is programmed and made easy to use. But, over time, we can expect the work of teachers to become more streamlined. Instructors will have fewer administrative tasks and more time to capitalize on human strengths, such as making connections, inspiring students and creating a sense of shared purpose.

Disadvantages to Technology in the Classroom

The recency of many innovations means we’re still grappling with how best to incorporate technology in schools. Educators may lack the time and knowledge to implement tech effectively. Using technology without sufficient care can produce poorer learning outcomes and cause students to miss out on social interaction. These are key cons of technology in the classroom and online education.

1. Faster but less memorable learning

Typing and fast speed of modern tech.

While the lightning pace with which technology operates may seem like a clear benefit, experienced educators are actually wary of this aspect. Devices and learning apps are able to function faster than the corresponding learning speed of the human mind. Students may gloss over material, missing texture and depth along the way.

Proper and coherent cognitive thought takes time. Otherwise, engagement can be drastically reduced. It’s for this reason experts are suggesting we modify media use, such as how videos are presented , to slow down and allow for more rumination and contemplation.

The simple act of writing something by hand has slowing, stimulatory effects that brain research has shown to aid both learning and memorization. Although efficient, typing is repetitive as each keystroke is almost the same action. Writing by hand is more challenging, intricate and slower, allowing your brain to form more “hooks” to imprint thoughts.

2. Technology can be distracting

High school student distracted by laptop

Devices such as laptops and tablets in the classroom are bound to become sources of distraction to students. This is especially true if the software doesn’t prevent access to apps unrelated to lessons, quizzes and other educational activities.

A need exists for appropriate restrictive measures on gadgets in education to ensure they further learning goals and aren’t used, for example, to play games or use social media for pure entertainment. You can be sure that some badly behaved students will always try to use technology for fun instead of the intended purpose.

A problem here is that high school students may be more tech savvy than their teachers. One technique students use to access out-of-bounds sites is to go to a proxy site that delivers content from other sites without the student technically visiting those sites. Another method to bypass a school firewall is to use a virtual private network (VPN ) to encrypt browsing data so the student’s internet activities can’t be monitored.

3. Less direct social interaction

Class in computer lab

The apparent way in which technology excises social interaction is another cause for concern. Students have less need to verbally communicate and interact with their teachers and one another when using technology. Online teaching and learning excludes face-to-face interaction altogether.

To address this, classroom teachers should ensure activities such as oral presentations, recitations and group work happen regularly. There needs to be a mindfulness that we’re trying to prepare well-rounded people for adulthood.

For students addicted to gaming or social media, school might actually be a place where they get some downtime from tech. It’s up to teachers to identify when students are spending too much time with their heads buried in devices. When technology isn’t being used, students should be encouraged or pressed to show some life and interact.

4. Integrating tech is often time consuming

Woman teacher teaching online

While technology could make the job of a teacher very easy in the future, we are not there yet . Devising effective lessons using digital technology rather than traditional methods can be challenging and time consuming. That’s why it’s important for educators to share their insights on how to effectively teach kids when there is technology in the classroom.

Showing up to your class and teaching by talking and interacting with students doesn’t require special preparation. But when you make extensive use of technology during the lesson, you’re normally going to have to prepare for that. Teachers taking advantage of technology have the same amount of face-to-face instruction time but may need to do more planning, placing an extra strain on their workload.

Online learning when classes are held remotely have shown the limitations of tech. Just trying to corral students, to ensure they’re all logged in and paying attention, is a challenge in itself. The quality of lessons suffers as educators grapple with tech while trying to meet the practical learning needs of students.

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28 thoughts on “ pros and cons of technology in the classroom ”.

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My child has been influenced due to the bad technology. He was a nice 9 year old kid before he found out about the thug shaker from technology. He keeps saying “Im bout to blow.” Technology has effected our society. And the thug shaker is a prime example.

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i think ur over exaggerating

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The amount of privilege in this paragraph is nothing short of nauseating. “Teachers can offer exercises that give pupils the opportunity to test and expand their capabilities. For example, you can give students freedom in how they present project results. The smart ones, who could perhaps become IT professionals in the future, will find and deploy internet resources, such as graphics or charting software, to enhance the presentation.” Oh wow, just wow… “The smart ones”, you mean the ones that sit still, eyes on you, have stable households, technology access at home, maybe even only from this country… Do better future educators, do better….

Everyone in a classroom should be expected to pay attention, no matter their background. You don’t have to be privileged to do it. And every child should be given the opportunity to reach their potential – no ceilings.

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Technology is very bad. Technology reminds me of the turbunence, strapping down your seatbelts, thug shaker, and people getting addicted to their phones, whenever i go in public people start doing turbulence, and always yelling out stuff and it influenced our society very big.

Stop being rude.

Technology can be a distraction for students, making it difficult for them to focus on learning. For example, students may be more interested in checking social media on their devices than paying attention to the lesson. Also when students rely too heavily on technology, they may become less capable of solving problems or completing tasks without it. This can hinder their ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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i think that it is not that it is not that bad to have a phone

Maybe so. However, the use of technology and electronic devices can have negative effects on concentration and the ability to write well-structured sentences. Everyone, including educators, need to find a balance and limit the use of technology to enhance academic performance.

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Technology needs to be included to a certain degree but if we use it in every aspect of learning, you will see more and more children suffering with ADHD, ADD, and other learning issues. I see it now with children as young as 8 years old walking around with smartphones!

The good news is there is no evidence in this study or anything else I’ve read that cell phone use would create ADHD

There are pros and cons to everything, that’s why everything should be used in a controlled way. This is true nothing can replace the conventional method of teaching, but we can make it more interesting and better for students with a little use of tech. Like the use of animation, quiz polls, etc. So everything is cool until it is used in a particular way.

I would like to point out that you’re contradicting yourself on the Pro#4 with the interaction of a student via tech, and with the Con #3, that a student needs to interact with oral participation. The Pro #4 would discourage oral participation, which I believe is huge asset for all students. A student should be encouraged and helped with speaking out on different discussions. Teaches would call on me, even though they knew I didn’t like it, but it helped me get over my shyness. I hated speech in high school, but I did it and thank God for it. It has helped me tremendously.

That’s a good point Billiam. We shouldn’t lose the art of conversation and talking in person. Using technology to engage students is a balancing act.

I think it’s imperative that kids learn technology. Just don’t abandon everything. For example, we don’t use quills and inkpots (or fountain pens for that matter), but we should still teach kids to write with pens and pencils. That includes cursive, which is proven to help kids’ learning. There are grey areas though. One of them is calculators. We don’t teach kids how to use slide rules, but should we abandon calculators for certain situations? Then there are things that have completely been abandoned, but for no good reason. Why can’t kids tell time with non-digital clocks?

I can agree on most of your points. My question would be, when do we introduce students to technology? Call me old fashioned, but I believe that the task of learning simple math (1-3 digit computations), parts of speech, and sentence structure should be taught without the use of any type of technology. As students progress, I think technology is a great thing to interject into education. I do believe, however, this should be minimalized until about fifth grade. Students taking assessment test need to know how to write instead of just clicking on an answer. Calculators were never allowed in school until junior high when I attended. There are many students, in the school where I work, that will not write because they do not know how to form the letters on paper. Many times the students who do know how to write, have horrible handwriting because they do not write every day. Yes, technology is wonderful, but at what age should it be introduced in order for students to be able to succeed before technology is used?

This is how I see technology in the classroom: you have to use a hybrid model because there is no escaping how ingrained technology is in our lives and even more in the students’ lives. I would argue that in some cases the students are ahead of their teachers when it comes to being tech-savvy and understanding where things are headed. However, there are traditional skills that are overlooked far too much including reading from books, writing (printing and cursive), and doing research without a computer. Add these items to your article and I can’t think of any better description of the pros and cons of using technology in classrooms.

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Technology has heavily impacted almost every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. In many ways, one might think that education hasn’t changed much over the years. If you look at classroom photos of decades ago, the scene might look familiar because it’s very similar to the modern classroom. The teacher is lecturing from the podium, while the students are sat with their books opened. Some may be looking at the teacher, some are talking to each other and some are nearly asleep. Modern classrooms are quite the same. However, one of the  differences is that now the hardcover books have been replaced by screens of technological devices. This isn’t the only aspect in which technology has left its footprints. Let’s see which are the changes technology brought along with it.

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How Is Technology Affecting Education?

Teachers in the pre-technological era didn’t have many tools to enhance their teaching process. They depended mostly on the blackboard and the chalk to make the learning process easier and enjoyable for the students. Being the primary source of information, teachers stood at the center of the room, delivering lectures while students passively received it. However, in the technological era, the classrooms transformed from teacher-centered to student-centered.

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This came as a result of wanting to focus more on the students. A student-centered classroom means that the learning responsibility is put on the student with the intention of getting them out of the shell and teaching to become independent. Through many technological tools that teachers have at their disposal, they try to make the learning process fun, interactive, and informational for students by engaging them and giving a sense of independence.

Technology hasn’t only changed the way teachers deliver their lessons and how students learn; it has also made education in general more accessible to millions of students through online classes and online resources.

Benefits of Technology in Education

Using technology in the classroom definitely has many advantages. Here are some of them.

Creates a more engaging learning environment

Technology can encourage students to participate in the classroom actively. While some students might find the experience of talking in front of their classmates intimidating, the online classes might have the opposite effect on them. They might feel more comfortable expressing themselves in writing by joining discussions on discussion boards that online courses offer. Not to mention the lessons that become more interactive and interesting for students to follow. It may also help with communication between students. While some find it awkward to ask colleagues for help on particular subjects, communicating online might be easier for them.

Improves collaboration

Over the years, professors have seen an increase in collaboration between students whenever they involve technology in the classroom. Unlike lecture-based classes where students stay passive and wait for the teacher to disseminate information for them, and most of it isn’t retained, in the classes where technology is involved, students tend to collaborate more, and the percentage of the retained information increases too.

Incorporated different learning styles

You can’t find two identical students. They all have different learning styles. That’s why it’s difficult for the teachers to create a lesson plan that incorporates all of the different learning styles. With the help of technology, this has become possible. Some students learn best by hearing, so you use videos or podcasts in the classroom; some students prefer using pictures to visualize what they’re learning, and some might learn best on their own, so they use online learning. Technology helps teachers become creative in ways of teaching.

Boosts student motivation to learn

When we do something that we enjoy, we want to do it more. Simple as that. That’s how technology can boost students’ motivation to learn. Most students have been raised with technology, and they’re used to it. So they don’t have a problem with it, quite contrarily, they enjoy using it. Through technology, active learners remain engaged with the lessons and it encourages the students who aren’t that active to find something that will make the learning process easier and fun for them.

Makes self-paced learning possible

Schools continue to have rigid schedules that students must follow. However, technology is reducing that rigidity. Technology makes it possible for students to study at a pace that fits them. Self-paced learning has opened the door to education to many individuals around the world. It’s through self-paced online learning that many people who don’t have time and resources to attend the university get to earn degrees online like online MBAs .

The technology is also helping teachers to create programs and compile curriculums that best meet the needs of individual students and helps enhance the learning process.

Drawbacks of Technology in Education

We can’t deny the advantages of using technology in the classroom. But, we also can’t deny its disadvantages. Find listed a few of them below.

Students might lose their interest to learn

Seeing that most of the learning resources are stored online or in computers, students might develop poor learning habits and create a lazy attitude toward learning. Some might even think that they don’t even have to go to school since they can find everything they need to know online. Who needs school when you have Google, right?

Students might become vulnerable to pitfalls of technology

The computer can be a source of problems as much as it is an invaluable tool. This is mostly true for students who lack technical skills to maximize the functionality of the device. Not everyone has an Information Technology degree to be proficient in the ways computers work. Computer malfunctions, as well as technical problems, can result in students losing their assignments and other important materials, which, in turn, can cause high levels of stress.

Can diminish the value of online education

Although there isn’t any research that can show how personal interaction affects students’ performance, there is data that indicates that students enrolled in online classes are more likely to have lower grades or fail than they are to benefit from them. This may come as a result of the lack of face-to-face interaction between teachers and students in the online classroom. Another reason might be that without a teacher that looks over them, students might get tempted to use technology for other purposes instead of learning online.

Technology used in the Classrooms

When we talk about technology in education, we mean all types of technology that are used to enhance the learning experience. Here are a few most used technology tools in education.

  • Electronic Whiteboards
  • Flipped Learning
  • Desktops and Laptops
  • Distance Learning
  • Virtual Field Trips

All things considered, technology has had a significant impact on technology. Some may consider this impact as positive, and some say that this impact was negative at most. At the end of the day, we know that the use of technology is inevitable. However, it’s in the hands of the teachers and students themselves to decide how much technology they want to incorporate into the learning process .

Technology in Education

Technology has heavily impacted almost every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. In the technological era, the classrooms transformed from teacher- centered to student-centered. This came as a result of wanting to focus more on the students. A student-centered classroom means that the learning responsibility is put on the student with the intention of getting them out of the shell and teaching to become independent. Through many technological tools that teachers have at their disposal, they try to make the learning process fun, interactive, and informational for students by engaging them and giving a sense of independence. Technology hasn’t only changed the way teachers deliver their lessons and how students learn; it has also made education in general more accessible to millions of students through online classes and online resources.Technology creates a more engaging learning environment. It improves collaboration and incorporates different learning styles. It also boosts motivation and allows students to self-pace.

A: Online learning benefits students by offering flexibility in terms of time and location, allowing them to access educational resources and participate in courses at their own convenience.

A: Examples of multimedia resources used in education include educational videos, interactive simulations, digital presentations, and online educational games.

A: Technology promotes collaboration among students by providing tools such as online discussion boards, shared document editing, video conferencing, and collaborative project management platforms.

A: Personalized learning refers to the approach that tailors educational content, pace, and instructional strategies to meet the individual needs, interests, and learning styles of students, often facilitated by technology.

A: Data analytics in education helps educators track student progress, identify areas of improvement, and make informed decisions about instructional strategies, interventions, and curriculum development.

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As an exemplary representative of AIGC products, ChatGPT has ushered in new possibilities for the field of education. Leveraging its robust text generation and comprehension capabilities, it has had a revolutionary impact on pedagogy, learning experiences, personalized education and other aspects. However, to date, there has been no comprehensive review of AIGC technology’s application in education. In light of this gap, this study employs a systematic literature review and selects 134 relevant publications on AIGC’s educational application from 4 databases: EBSCO, EI Compendex, Scopus, and Web of Science. The study aims to explore the macro development status and future trends in AIGC’s educational application. The following findings emerge: 1) In the AIGC’s educational application field, the United States is the most active country. Theoretical research dominates the research types in this domain; 2) Research on AIGC’s educational application is primarily published in journals and academic conferences in the fields of educational technology and medicine; 3) Research topics primarily focus on five themes: AIGC technology performance assessment, AIGC technology instructional application, AIGC technology enhancing learning outcomes, AIGC technology educational application’s Advantages and Disadvantages analysis, and AIGC technology educational application prospects. 4) Through Grounded Theory, the study delves into the core advantages and potential risks of AIGC’s educational application, deconstructing the scenarios and logic of AIGC’s educational application. 5) Based on a review of existing literature, the study provides valuable future agendas from both theoretical and practical application perspectives. Discussing the future research agenda contributes to clarifying key issues related to the integration of AI and education, promoting more intelligent, effective, and sustainable educational methods and tools, which is of great significance for advancing innovation and development in the field of education.

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  1. How technology is reinventing K-12 education

    In 2023 K-12 schools experienced a rise in cyberattacks, underscoring the need to implement strong systems to safeguard student data. Technology is "requiring people to check their assumptions ...

  2. Realizing the promise: How can education technology improve learning

    Here are five specific and sequential guidelines for decisionmakers to realize the potential of education technology to accelerate student learning. 1. Take stock of how your current schools ...

  3. How technology is reinventing education

    New advances in technology are upending education, from the recent debut of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to the growing accessibility of virtual-reality tools that expand the boundaries of the classroom. For educators, at the heart of it all is the hope that every learner gets an equal chance to develop the skills they need to succeed.

  4. 22 Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology in Education

    Instead of being in a hands-on role, technology makes the teacher more of an observer. New tech automates the learning process while adapting to changing student needs. 7. There are privacy concerns to consider with technology in the classroom. Over 15 million people each year experience identity theft in some way.

  5. Understanding the role of digital technologies in education: A review

    Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to employ new educational technology to maximise their advantages for today and in the future. In upcoming years, education trends will ride the tide of growing internet capabilities and network capacity, making it easier to incorporate innovative technology into classrooms.

  6. 11 Key Benefits of Technology in Education

    Top benefits of technology in education. Boost collaboration. Connect with learners. Encourage continuous learning. Create engaging content. Adapt to different learning styles. Improve accessibility and inclusion. Use personalized learning paths. Improve efficiency with automation.

  7. Technology in the Classroom & The Benefits for K-12 Schools

    Technology integration in Education is important for multiple reasons. It makes learning more equitable for K-12 students, and — when used in lower grades — it sets them up for success in school and, moving forward, in their careers. "If you're a teacher who doesn't use a lot of technology, your students aren't getting equitable ...

  8. The Evolution Of Technology In The Classroom

    That variety comes with benefits — like the ability to align tech with district objectives and grade level — but also brings challenges. "It's difficult to know how to choose the appropriate digital tool or resource," says Judi Harris, professor and Pavey Family Chair in Educational Technology at the William & Mary School of Education.

  9. Why technology in education must be on our terms

    The adoption of technology must be guided by a learner-centric, rights-based framework, ensuring appropriateness, equity, evidence-based decisions, and sustainability. The report presents a four-point compass for policy-makers: Look down: Evaluate the context and learning objectives to ensure technology choices strengthen education systems.

  10. Is technology good or bad for learning?

    With that in mind, here are some "Dos" and "Don'ts" for using technology in learning environments: Do use technology: Don't use technology: To enhance or extend social interactions. To ...

  11. How Important Is Technology in Education?

    The Benefits of Technology in Education. Teachers want to improve student performance, and technology can help them accomplish this aim. To mitigate the challenges, administrators should help teachers gain the competencies needed to enhance learning for students through technology. ... It enables students to explore new subjects and deepen ...

  12. What 126 studies say about education technology

    To address this need, J-PAL North America recently released a new publication summarizing 126 rigorous evaluations of different uses of education technology. Drawing primarily from research in developed countries, the publication looks at randomized evaluations and regression discontinuity designs across four broad categories: (1) access to ...

  13. How Technology Is Changing the Future of Higher Education

    How Technology Is Changing the Future of Higher Education. Labs test artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other innovations that could improve learning and lower costs for Generation Z and ...

  14. The new era of education is high-tech and high-touch

    Educator confidence in using edtech is at an all-time high since we began this survey seven years ago, with 66% of teachers very or extremely confident in their abilities. Many credit their ...

  15. The benefits of technology in education

    The advancements in our technological age are disrupting our educational sphere at an impressive rate. The significance of technology presents a huge amount of benefits to education, beginning with the instant gratification of finding information, and, similarly, the instant feedback after completing learning content through a leading Learning Management System (LMS) like EdApp.

  16. How advanced technologies are transforming education

    Yet, this technology and other recent innovations also hold promise for the future. "Today's technologies in education — generative AI, responsible design, and the future of learning," was a recent event hosted on MIT campus by MIT Open Learning. As part of the MIT Tech Reunions, this session welcomed over 60 alumni and friends.

  17. Advantages and disadvantages of technology in education

    Disadvantages of technology in education. It is great to be optimistic and believe in the continuous advancement of technology, however, it is equally important to not lose sight of the negative sides of technology in education, and how it can cause long-term problems for young people. Namely, many sceptics from the domain of social sciences ...

  18. 21 Benefits of Technology in Education

    9. Allows students to enhance their mental wellbeing. One of the significant benefits of digital technology in education is that it improves the physical and mental well-being of students. Various digital tools eased their tedious learning courses and made them interesting.

  19. Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom

    Here are the top five pros to technology in the classroom. 1. Access high-quality, current information. Modern technology is fantastic when it comes to making information available to everyone. In a classroom setting, getting the most up-to-date data helps ensure the best educational experience.

  20. Why Do We Need Technology in Education?

    Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (CAST, Inc., 2012) principles as a guide, technology can increase access to, and representation of, content, provide students with a variety of ways to communicate and express their knowledge, and motivate student learning through interest and engagement.

  21. Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

    Connects You With Your Students. Technology can help teachers form a better relationship with their students and their colleagues. For example, 84% of teachers report using the internet at least weekly to find content that will engage students.*. Integrating technology into your lesson plans as well as using it to expand your own knowledge of ...

  22. Modern Technology in Education

    The technology is also helping teachers to create programs and compile curriculums that best meet the needs of individual students and helps enhance the learning process. Drawbacks of Technology in Education. We can't deny the advantages of using technology in the classroom. But, we also can't deny its disadvantages. Find listed a few of ...

  23. Using technology in the classroom to develop effective practice

    In other words, learners expect technology in the language classroom. As there are so many choices available, it can be a difficult task to select which technology to integrate. But as Carley Spence highlights in her blog post, technology use can bring great benefits. However, a question that remains is how to select technology so it can truly ...

  24. (PDF) Impact of modern technology in education

    The importance of technology in schools cannot be ignored. In fact, with the onset of computers in education, it has become easier for teachers to impart knowledge and for students to acquire it ...

  25. Exploring the Role of Technology in Education Advantages, Challenges

    Exploring the Role of Technology in Education Advantages, Challenges, and Future Trends This essay will examine the increasing integration of technology in education, discussing its benefits in enhancing learning experiences, as well as the challenges it presents, such as the digital divide and concerns about screen time. It will also explore emerging trends in educational technology and their ...

  26. Empowering education development through AIGC: A systematic literature

    As an exemplary representative of AIGC products, ChatGPT has ushered in new possibilities for the field of education. Leveraging its robust text generation and comprehension capabilities, it has had a revolutionary impact on pedagogy, learning experiences, personalized education and other aspects. However, to date, there has been no comprehensive review of AIGC technology's application in ...

  27. 'Landmark example of what's possible': GJCTC unveils new solar array

    Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center made history Friday when it unveiled a nearly four-acre solar array that now powers the school - becoming the first educational institution in western