Technology in education has changed and improved considerably in recent years and it has had a positive effect on the sector on a global scale.
Videoconferencing allowing for Global Learning
Students can now attend lessons via videoconferencing. Technology has also made it easier for learning through social interaction. There is an increased interest in online learning.
E-books
E-books are ideal for innovating education. For starters, they can help students avoid having to carry around lots of textbooks. They are also ideal for getting information to people is a simple format.
According to the Guardian, “The future is about access, anywhere learning and collaboration, both locally and globally.”
These changes have meant that more schools need a fast, robust internet connection. Devices will be important, along with cloud technology.
E-learning has made it easier for students to learn from anywhere and teachers to teach from anywhere.
Technology in education can also encourage students to take ownership of their own learning. Lots of resources are available online, which has meant that the role of the teacher will continue to change. As a result, staff will need to be trained as more teachers will be using video as a tool.
Smart devices
More students are also using mobile devices to transform their learning processes. As more people all over the world get access to smartphone technology, an increasing number of them are also using their smart devices for educational purposes.
In South Africa, more schools are starting to adopt technology in education by using smart devices in the classroom. The days of teachers using a blackboard and chalk are fast disappearing, with more teachers using technology to share information with learners. Some schools have made the switch towards using tablets instead of books for notes- a move that has been embraced positively by students and teachers.