THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

OLIVER M. SANGALANG

The world in which humans live is dominated by technological advancements amassed throughout time. It became to be an essential aspect of their existence. Similarly, Bill Gates once said, "Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." It makes sense to use all the resources at our disposal in the contemporary world to help create a better environment for both the current and next generations. "Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world”. Technology has always been used in education. Teachers and students may now access knowledge more easily thanks to the internet and devices. Learning has become more simpler thanks in large part to information and communication technology, or ICT. Instead of stumbling over solutions in real books, one might search the internet for tasks. A PowerPoint presentation may be used to produce the report in place of writing it on manila paper. Instead of physically typing research papers on typewriters, computers can type them quickly and print them out. Finally, the use of technology in the classroom has encouraged teacher-student cooperation and communication. Students may now work together on projects and assignments even when they are not in the same physical area thanks to the development of online platforms. Due to this, group work opportunities have increased, and students may now learn from and alongside their classmates regardless of location. Additionally, technology has facilitated better teacher-student contact by making it simpler for students to raise questions, get clarification, or turn in assignments. This continuous, immediate contact fosters a welcoming, inclusive learning atmosphere. To sum up, there are a lot of advantages to using technology in the classroom. It has changed how people may access and exchange knowledge, which has improved the effectiveness and efficiency of research. Additionally, technology has improved the entire experience of students by making learning more dynamic and captivating, accommodating a variety of learning preferences. It has also promoted cooperation and communication between educators and students, removing obstacles based on distance and fostering a more welcoming learning atmosphere. The potential of technology in education will only increase as it develops, giving kids greater chances to achieve and prosper.

-oOoThe author is Teacher III at Saguin Integrated School