Technology In schools? Yes, sure because what are the benefits of using Technology in Schools? As it is well known that students have disinterest when it comes to studying and making assignments and can be very frustrating to them and they Don't enjoy it, But let us zoom in of how Integrating Technology, which have made a huge turn point and made education better.
1- It is Beneficial for Engagement of Activities
Students are more naturally to be off-task than on-Task and Engagement of the students in the activities or tasks given is to be taught than to be expected, so as a teacher the first rule when teaching is to grab the attention of students, making them interested, and making them more engaged in the activities in order to achieve the expected learning outcomes. Thankfully, Technology has made this more possible because since it is one of the main things in our world today, integrating it into technology definetly helps to make students more interested.
2- Webinars and Online Teaching in the Dark times
COVID has took over the world during the pandemic, people lost their jobs, students lost their schools and their friends. At one point this darkness will Clear out and all we are left with are the decisions that were made during those times for a better life ahead. Education and knowledge has always paid off its value and is the weapon for each person to have a better life ahead it is more of a tool to reach to a life that is safe enough and to be able to get a job to get paid for it and live from the earnings. Nevertheless Education is very beneficial because the more we are aware about Topics and the more information and knowledge we gain the better our lives will be and the more impact and value that we can add to the society. In addition, Making Webinars and Teaching online Has made Education International and available at a click from the comfort of your homes, Can you imagine studying in bed while wearing comfortable clothes and grabbing a snack while watching a lecture online? this comfort will actually improve the performance of the student and show their real abilities thus making Assessment even more authentic. It also gives a chance for those who are shy students to cooperate more and have less anxiety. Keep in mind that webinars are done meaning that we are communicating internationally and sharing new studies and new knowledge that everyone can learn about. It also made it possible for all people who couldn't continue their education to re-complete it and get their diploma.
3-Making Subjects more Interesting and More related to Daily life
As students , how many of us have hated history, or math or any subject that we feel it is uninteresting or useless in our daily lives. This is why the previous curriculum which depended only on Remembering , understanding, and applying and doing exams only is unauthentic Whereas in the thinking curriculum, it is more applied to our daily lives. The techniques that are used in the teaching process have made subjects more interesting, easier to remember, better to understand a concept and apply it in Real Life situations.
4-Easier Access for Information and Cost Friendly
If a research is being conducted, it is much Easier for students to search the web for a variety of information in a short time and for free rather than wasting time searching in books and Buy Material related to the research information when they can simply search the web but of course they should be taught on which websites are to be trusted and reliable when it comes to information seeking as well as taught to reference, to Validate their research.
In conclusion, as technology has caused a major change in our lives we should adapt to this change and improve along with it.
- Dana Molla -
