Race with Technology: The Challenges of Educators
❙ By: Ma. Nemie B. Arcenas, Teacher III Handumanan Elementary School - 1
Technology improved our lives in many ways and had a significant impact on how we live now. Technology advancements give people a lot of chances to achieve anything, even beyond their wildest dreams. It improved and eased our lives in a variety of areas, including work, education, healthcare, entertainment, and so forth. Among the best improvements to our educational system was this one. Our educational system has undergone significant change thanks to technology, which has been great for students, teachers, organizations, and the system itself.
However, given its benefits and advantages, there are still issues and concerns. The benefits of educational technologies are generally recognized by teachers, but they frequently find it difficult to integrate new technologies into their lessons in a seamless and efficient manner. At every level of the educational system, teachers face substantial challenges related to technology integration, ranging from purchasing new technology equipment to modifying curricula and teaching methods to include new educational tools. It’s not always obvious whether the technology programs teachers find will benefit their students—even if they think they will—are truly beneficial.
When utilizing technology in the classroom, teachers frequently run into technical issues. Device malfunctions, software incompatibilities, and network connectivity issues can all interfere with a lesson’s flow and make teaching less effective. Furthermore, many educators feel unprepared to successfully integrate digital tools into their teaching because they have little opportunities for professional development aimed at improving their technological proficiency. Likewise, distractions like social media and video games can draw students’ focus away from the intended learning objectives.
Teachers everywhere have to overcome these technological obstacles. They had difficulty providing their students with a high-quality education. Though numerous investigations have been carried out to explore the obstacles associated with integrating technology in education, there is still a Race to Embrace Technology.(