Educational technology can be defined as the integration of Internet and other types of information technologies into learning experience. Technology has caused a revolutionary change in the classroom and teaching methods all over the world. This term grows along with advancements made in the field of education. With the increased use of technology in education ,the methods and aids used for learning and teaching have drastically changed in the past few years. Apart from this, there are many benefits of incorporating technology into education. Some of these benefits include:
As many students recently graduated from High School, I found an interesting article about the first class of graduating seniors from Utah from a virtual high school. The students graduated from Utah Virtual Academy with a small class size of around 12 students. However, the director, Jeffrey Herr, explained that virtual schools are growing in popularity and the school now has more than 2,000 students signed up for the upcoming school year.
It will be interesting to see how large this school and other virtual schools grow over the next few years. I wonder if they will continue to increase in enrollment or if they struggle to hold their ground. Three benefits I see in educational classroom technology include:
1. Accessibility
One way technology allows students and education to improve is through the accessibility of instruction and courses. Online courses allow students to have access to courses the school they attend does not offer. It also allows students who are unable to attend school for health and other complications to still be able to obtain an education in a convenient way.
2. Individualized Instruction
Another benefit I have notice from educational technology is its ability to automatically adjust to student needs. Technology can allow students to receive instruction that is individualized to their level of understanding. It allows students