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Benefits Of Technology In The Classroom

Author: Harsh Pandey
by Harsh Pandey
Posted: Jun 08, 2019
5 Benefits Of Technology In The Classroom

The world of education is changing as the modern world continues to grow. There is a huge difference in the method of education with the integration of technology. This progress has created many amazing opportunities for schools and teachers which has made teaching and learning more effective. It’s important that education be able to reach students in new ways so that their students are prepared for the future. Technology is an important factor in education nowadays, there are different benefits of technology in the classroom. The students of today are the leaders, inventors, teachers, and businessmen (and women) of tomorrow. Without the proper skills, these students will not have the preparation needed to survive.

Here Is A Listicle Of The Main Benefits Of Using Technology In The Classroom 1. Instructors Can Personalize The Education Experience

Teachers can incorporate new interactive teaching methods with the help of websites, apps, learning games, e-books, and virtual tutoring. This gives every student personalized attention and enables them to learn at their own pace. These new digital learning methods can support classroom learning topics, and introduce different teaching methods for each student’s unique learning needs. It encourages more active participation in the learning process which can be hard to achieve through a traditional lecture environment.

2. Instant Access To Knowledge

The Internet gives students instant access to answers beyond what’s in their textbooks. Kids can Google the answer to any question. The internet gives students a holistic view of any subject and provides a solution to their doubts. In-classroom internet research gives teachers the opportunity to teach their students how to assess the quality of the information they find online while removing the one-sided restrictions of a textbook.

3. Student Preference

Students use tools such as computers, tablets, smartphones, and the internet at home. They are already comfortable using these tools to connect with other students, their instructors, and their institution. This ensures that learning is not limited only to classrooms. It gives students access to a broad range of resources. This makes learning fun and enables students to gain knowledge about every field.

4. Student Workplace Readiness

One of the greatest benefits for technology in the classroom is student workplace readiness. The importance of technology in the classroom goes even beyond simple digital literacy: it promotes workplace soft skills like critical thinking, independent research, and cross-technology proficiency. In today’s world, it is imperative to sharpen one’s soft skills. Traditional classrooms taught basic technical skills. This new age teaches skills that can be applied in the real world. It enhances Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

5. Proven Student Engagement

Technology makes learning fun and increases focus. Students are excited to learn and have better knowledge retention. They are taught using an individualistic approach and can learn at their own speed, review difficult concepts or skip ahead if they need to. Technology provides more opportunities for struggling or disabled students. This increased engagement.

Teachers at JBCN The international school are the foot soldiers of education, and they are ready to implement technology in the classroom through as many ways as possible. Being part of a progressive school our teachers recognize the critical importance technology plays in teaching tomorrow’s leaders.

(Original) 5 Benefits Of Technology In The Classroom

The world of education is changing as the modern world continues to grow. With so much progress happening, it’s important that education be able to reach students in new ways so that their students are prepared for the future. The students of today are the leaders, inventors, teachers, and businessmen (and women) of tomorrow. Without the proper skills, these students will not have the preparation needed to survive.

1. Instructors Can Personalize The Education Experience

A teacher survey, conducted by PBS learning, found that teachers like and support technology in the classroom. Tools like websites, apps, learning games, e-books, and virtual tutoring help the student learn at their own pace. Digital materials can support classroom learning topics, and introduce different teaching methods for each student unique learning needs.

2. Instant Access To Knowledge

The Internet gives students instant access to answers beyond what’s in their textbooks. In fact, today’s kids are already familiar with Googling to find answers to questions. The gift of the internet to the classroom gives teachers the chance to give their students a holistic view of any given subject while still giving students the guidance to find the right sources. In-classroom internet research gives teachers the opportunity to teach their students how to assess the quality of the information they find online while removing the one-sided restrictions of a textbook.

3. Student Preference

A study by Educause found that K-12 and college students prefer to have technology integrated into their curriculum. Computers, tablets, smartphones, and the internet are the same tools that they use at home. Students are already comfortable using these tools to connect with other students, their instructors, and their institution. In fact, the Educause survey found that 54% of students would typically use at least two devices simultaneously for school work.

4. Student Workplace Readiness

One of the greatest benefits for technology in the classroom is student workplace readiness. Mobility is currently the next great movement in the workplace, and students who use technology in the classroom today will be more adapted to using it in the future. The importance of technology in the classroom goes even beyond simple digital literacy: it promotes workplace soft skills like critical thinking, independent research, and cross-technology proficiency.

5. Proven Student Engagement

An article by the National Math and Science Initiative shows that blended learning styles keep students focused longer and make them more excited to learn more, especially for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects.

Teachers at JBCN The international school are the foot soldiers of education, and they are ready to implement technology in the classroom through as many ways as possible. Being part of a progressive school our teachers recognize the critical importance technology plays in teaching tomorrow’s leaders.

The article is written by Mr. Dinesh Bakshi (Principal at JBCN International School, Oshiwara)

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The article is written by Mr. Dinesh Bakshi (Principal at Jbcn International School, Oshiwara)

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