Use Of Technology In Education
Technology or eLearning has become very crucial in education as it provides everything that modern learners need. Collaborating technologies in learning have enhanced learners’ interaction in the classroom. It is also cost-effective as compared to traditional learning and saves lots of time and money, by reducing even transportation costs.
Collaboration Of Technology With Education
Education is no more limited to the school, textbooks, and classrooms. Digital collaboration using technology, also known as technology enhanced learning (TEL) or eLearning, has become an innovative use of modern technology and digital tools to assist the progress of teaching and learning. With digital education, it becomes easy to seek education through the means of technology. Individual classes have been tailored to meet the needs of students.
The concept of eLearning is not new to the world as it has been existing in various forms for many years now. But with ever-evolving technology and the emergence of the internet, eLearning has reached new heights. There have been several developments, and eLearning apps have made it easier for students to access education. Educators also leverage technology to expand learning opportunities for students to achieve new levels of productivity.
Top Technologies In Educational Sector
Collaboration of technology with education facilitates a collaborative approach that also helps teachers deliver more dynamic learning experiences. With the use of technology in eLearning platforms, students are provided with easy-to-access information, fun activities to practice their learning, and advanced learning experiences [1]. Here are some of the technologies used in the education sector.
- Digital classrooms
- AR/VR technologies impacting eLearning
- Cloud computing for sharing data
- Smartphones, tablets, and laptops
- Audiobooks and video conferencing
- eLearning apps
- Gamified learning
Advantages Of Technology In Education
With the collaboration of technology in our education system, learning becomes more interactive, engaging, and motivating. It has benefited students as well as teachers in many ways as it expands access to education. Using technology, students have easy access to information, accelerated learning, and fun opportunities to practice what they learn. It allows students to discover new subjects and gain a deeper understanding of difficult concepts.
Students are actively involved and participating. Utilizing eLearning leads to better retention of knowledge and higher productivity, and also develops a social platform for learners, establishing a positive environment. Meanwhile, it also transforms the way educators teach and students engage in eLearning classes.
1. Individual Learning Experience
With traditional education, it can become difficult for individual students sometimes to keep abreast with the class. But eLearning platforms can provide them with an individual learning experience, and also increase their engagement, encouraging them to learn at their own pace. Students can learn from any eLearning platform individually.
2. Unlimited Information
The emergence of eLearning makes students explore a vast amount of information to seek the knowledge in which they are interested. There are no boundaries set for their interest. They get unlimited access to information.
3. Innovative Learning
To help students, teachers are using more tech-savvy methods to make learning more innovative and interesting. Teachers provide study material to their students and guide them according to their ability with various eLearning methods.
4. Digital Update
The internet is a vast storage space full of information, technology, and data and thus individuals can fall behind this ever-evolving information and technology. But with the help of technology, everyone can keep digitally updated.
5. Time Saving
eLearning can save a lot of time by sharing and preserving information. Instead of making handmade notes, teachers and students can easily make and share their notes digitally in the cloud instead.
6. Individual Interaction
Face-to-face interaction takes place with the educators and thus empowers students to reach their goals. Students and educators get one-to-one interaction on eLearning platforms.
7. Personalized Learning Experience
The benefit of technology has added the benefit of being able to learn from anywhere, at any time. It has allowed students access to educational resources 24/7. Teachers are also able to generate classes for students based on their strengths and interests. If students have any questions about a particular concept, they can also review the lesson for better understanding.
Conclusion
eLearning leads to improving collaboration and engagement, incorporating different learning styles and connecting the educators with their students. The government also actively participates with several policies to boost digital education. The accessibility and affordability of the internet provide access to education to a large audience and leads to the great advances in eLearning education.
References:
[1] The Use Of Technology In Special Education
