Effective Use of Technology

Effective Use of Technology
Josefina B. Pulido
Group 7
 The learning environment is more dynamic than ever
before. As a result, today’s students learn in ways
that are very different from how our educational
system was originally designed. With the
advancement of Artificial Intelligence and the rise of
remote/hybrid learning, the idea of the classroom is
being remodeled and redefined in a number of ways
to fit the evolving needs of modern digital learners.
 Many Higher Education Institutions are substituting
traditional resources with educational technologies to
keep up with their digital learning population.
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.
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? Benefits, Challenges, and
Impact on Students
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.
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.
Below are examples of how important technology 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.
Uses for Technology in the Classroom
As the world changes, so do the methods we

use to educate students. It’s no secret that
technological developments have been
coming at a rapid pace in the past few
decades, and because of that, educational
technology is changing.
Incorporating technology into the
classroom can benefit and support
learning and teaching practices. But
what makes it so beneficial to the
learning experience? How can
instructors incorporate technology
into their own curriculum?
Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
1. Provides A More Engaged Learning Environment

 One significant benefit of integrating technology in course
design is that it helps to create a more engaging learning
environment for students. It’s hard to deny the impact that
technology has had on the way we teach and learn.
 Technology can help teachers to present subjects in more
interactive and creative ways.
2. Prepares Students for the Future
Technology is everywhere, which is why it’s important that it plays
a part in students’ current learning environment. Using technology
when you teach will help students to become more familiar with
common programs that they will use in their future careers.
Teachers aim to prepare their students, and a great way to do that is
with technology. Since it will play a large role in their lives moving
forward, students need to be able to understand the basics. The use
of computers and the internet will be an integral part of their future
professional and personal lives.
3. Connects Better with Students
One of the most important aspects to a teacher’s and student’s success is how
well they can connect with each other. Teachers are always seeking ways to
connect not only with their students but always with one another to build
community in their courses
Technology provides teachers with an opportunity to connect with their
students in a new way. It allows you to open up lines of communication and
use the Internet to explain curriculum material in a new way, which can be
very helpful to students.
Many students these days already gravitate towards the Internet, so by using
these technologies in the classroom, you may increase opportunities to build
community with your students.
4. Boosts Collaboration
An engaging learning environment requires a lot of collaboration.
Technology is a great way to promote and facilitate discussion
among students. They’ll interact with each other through the
technology and discuss different ways they can collaborate and
learn together.
Some students are gifted with computers, meaning it won’t be long
until they learn some tricks of the trade and can help other students
out with their assignments and tasks. This promotes a collaborative
environment in the classroom, which in turn leads to a more
connected community.
5. Supports Learning
Many students learn best when they have access to
technology. To reach as many students as possible, it’s
crucial that technology be incorporated into the course
design.
Technology can offer a variety of teaching and learning
techniques that can help teachers convey the subject material
to a larger audience (more on that in a bit). The hope of many
teachers is to reach as many students as they can, and
technology provides a great solution for them.
7 Reasons Why Students Need Technology in the
Classroom
1. Access to information and resources
2. Connects the classroom experience to the real world
3. Prepares students for the modern workplace
4. Global awareness and cultural exchange
5. Supports different types of learning styles
6. Teaches students how to be responsible online
7. Adds a fun factor to learning
Technology Planning
Information technology planning is a
discipline within information technology
and information systems administration.
The goal of ITP is to make the planning
process for information technology
investments and decision-making a
quicker, more flexible, and more
thoroughly aligned process.
THANK YOU….

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