Research Project 1

Education
in relation to technology.
RESEARCH PROBLEM BY ASIDAA AKOSUA

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BACKGROUND
• Education is an enlightening experience or systematic instruction that is taught at schools, homes etc.
• Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical use.
• Education in technology is the field of study that uses technology to improve teaching and learning.
• In recent years, there has been an adaptation of the use of technology in various educational fields which has helped improve the quality of learning in the
various sectors.
• This has become of great help to teachers which allows them to integrate new technologies and tools into their classrooms and also allows them to engage
their students in innovative ways.
• And there has always been an improvement in these technologies. From the use of tape recorders, videocassettes, educational technology has expanded rapidly
to the use of interactive videos, telecommunications etc.
All in all, whilst there has been an improvement in the various technology, it has its advantages and disadvantages.
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.
Also, students are able to search for more educational materials for learning when given research or homeworks. Technology allows 24/7 access to educational
resources.
Classes can take place entirely online via the use of a laptop, tablet 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.
The rise of EdTech means that being effective in the classroom requires that
teachers are effective on the screen and tech platform.
Studies show that three-quarters of teachers say the internet and other digital
tools have added new demands to their lives and have
dramatically increased the range of content and skills about which they must
be knowledgeable, with nearly half saying it has increased their workload.
New tech in the classroom also means needing IT professionals to help set
it up, maintain it, and support teachers and students in its use.
Clear and transparent communications among administration, faculty, and

tech vendors that clarify how adopting a particular device, platform,
or program will benefit students and teacher alike, can greatly enhance the
use of technology in the classroom, to remove the suspicion that such
technology is just “bells and whistles(attractive additional features or
trimmings)” with little actual value. Teachers also need access to training.
Also, Smartphones have a bad reputation in classrooms and there have been
serious banning for them in the various educational sectors.
However, bans on devices such as smartphones are unlikely to work
as students will inevitably get around them.
Also, such bans would be resented by students, who consider the use
of technology to be a matter of personal autonomy that should only be
regulated when it distracts other students.
While teachers can help students learn better self-control methods to help
them to regulate their own use of devices, research shows that, better lesson
plans that promote student engagement have less off-task use of technology.
Therefore, the onus is on instructors to create engaging, inspiring, and
stimulating lesson plans that incorporate technology.
For example, smartphones can access educational apps that promote learning

as well as time management.
Also leads to tech disparity. Tech disparity refers
to how much access students have to the
necessary devices.
The differences in access can be seen between

school districts, with more affluent districts
having greater resources, but it can also refer to
differences among students in the same school,
where students from wealthier families having
greater access.
Teachers and administrators can take practical

steps toward bridging the tech divide.
Assuming unequal access to devices, schools can

focus on technology that can be shared among
classes, for example, shared tablet computers and
school computer labs, not to mention school-based
Wi-Fi.
Then, there is tech that can be used within the
classroom, such as interactive whiteboards and
projectors, as well as a digital curriculum that all
students can access.
In conclusion, of course there will be challenges along the way as we adopt new
technologies in education and improve them to suit student outcomes.
But the advantages vastly outweigh the disadvantages of technology in the classroom.
It is just always important to remain aware of where the latest tech is coming up
short and to adjust course for the best possible learning outcome for the students.
There’s no reason to be afraid of EdTech, but nor should we rush blindly into
digital transformation. After all, education is all about learning, and we should all
be open to the ongoing process of improvement that comes with it.
REFERENCES
Articles on Educational technology
Displaying 1 - 20 of 41 articles
January 17, 2023
Why freemium software has no place in our classrooms
Scott DeJong, Concordia University.
January 3, 2022
Investing in technologies for student learning: 4 principles school boards and parents should consider
Lucas Johnson, Lakehead University
September 9, 2021
South African universities have taken to online teaching: but it can’t be permanent
Sioux McKenna, Rhodes University

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Education

in relation to technology.

RESEARCH PROBLEM BY ASIDAA AKOSUA

At the same time, technology enables one-on-one interaction with teachers.

Clear and transparent communications among administration, faculty, and

For example, smartphones can access educational apps that promote learning

The differences in access can be seen between

Teachers and administrators can take practical

Assuming unequal access to devices, schools can

Articles on Educational technology

Displaying 1 - 20 of 41 articles

January 17, 2023

Why freemium software has no place in our classrooms

Scott DeJong, Concordia University.

January 3, 2022

Lucas Johnson, Lakehead University

September 9, 2021

Sioux McKenna, Rhodes University

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