At present Technology can be seen anywhere. Technology is present in the educational sector also. It has made education not only easier but more interesting. Technology has improved the way education is distributed. Students now clear their doubts through apps and platforms. This saves the parent’s money they give to the tutor. Technology has made education readily usable. Not everyone can afford formal education but with technology now everyone can afford free education. Anyone and everyone who desires to learn at any time, any subject and from anywhere can learn due to technology. There is no boundary to the power of the classroom.
1. Distant Learning
When students have access to computers and the internet, they can satisfactorily talk to their teachers during distance learning. Teachers are also able to contact their colleagues and their students’ parents. A large number of students require a non-traditional and relaxed schedule. With universities providing distance education programs and businesses offering distance learning and training programs it is clear that distance education is becoming a common thing.
2. Unlimited Resources
The Internet provides information from sources all across the world. Students have access to lecture videos sessions notes for free of cost. A student can search about any topic or question on the internet and several websites will appear containing the information or answer related to it. Teachers can also find various sources to help students understand concepts better.
3. Outside World Preparation
Internet helps students prepare themselves for the outside world. However, if they use it to look for some negative content on websites, it will have negative impacts on them. Students can prepare themselves for the outside world by learning the skills from the internet that are in most demand. They can search for case studies to understand their desired jobs well.
4. Pace
Online education allows one to learn at their own pace. One does not need to compromise or sacrifice anything for studying. It helps to create a work-study balance. Due to the internet, students and teachers can interact 24×7. Working professionals who want to pursue a course can also do it at a time that fits their schedule.
5. Various Learning Styles
Unlike in the traditional classes, students, online, can have various styles of learning. They can choose whatever suits them. From visual to written form, lectures and group discussions, and interactive quizzes students can choose any form that helps them to study and understand better. Students choose to look through different ways to find the one that suits them best than keep trying the old method continuously to understand any topic.
6. Free Education
Education is both an essential human right and a core aspect of sustainable development. But in a country like India, not everyone can afford education neither all parents want to invest in the education of their child. In physical classes, students need to pay to get an education but the internet has many websites and platforms which provide education to students free of cost. Few of them even give certificates on successful completion of the course.
7. Personalized Learning
With the help of technology, students are provided with personalized learning. Instead of the old uniform lesson planning now instructional designs and academic support techniques are created for each individual depending on their needs.
This way students need not worry about competing with other students in the class. On the part of the teachers, they can provide their undivided attention to each student.
8. Interaction
Interaction is important in any form of education to increase student engagement and motivation and enhance student performance. With the help of the internet, students can interact with their teachers and peers 24×7. Hence, now students can clear their doubts anytime they want. This interaction help students to be more creative, active and research-oriented.
9. Virtual Classroom
A virtual classroom is a video conferencing tool where teachers and participants connect with the learning material. The colleges and universities that want to increase their brand presence and invite more students can give online courses through these virtual classrooms. It would be a clever way to attract more students who do not live within their geographic boundaries.
10. Up to date Knowledge
Due to the internet, now students can instantly know what new has been discovered or invented regarding their topics. In this fast-moving world, one must remain updated with the latest news happening around the world. Students should always keep themselves updated about the subjects they are interested in and use it wherever possible.
Advancement in technology has also improved education a lot. Technology has helped disseminate education in a way that was not possible by any other means. Let us know in the comment section which benefit of Technology do you like the most and why?
