''Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers is transformational.''
|George Couros|
|George Couros|
How important is technology in education?
Hello everyone! There are countless reasons why technology is a key aspect of learning in the schools. Whether we like it or not, technology is everywhere; and in order for our students to survive in post-secondary education and the business world, they must know technology.To narrow it down, we came up with 4 reasons for the importance of technology in education: 1. Students demand it. Students are engaging with technology constantly outside of the classroom. Kids like to be interactive, and learning through technology has now become a part of their lifestyle. 2. New teachers are demanding it. The technology movement has been implemented in post-secondary education as well as other professional jobs. For new teachers, technology is considered a necessity for the learning environment. 3. Kids are the digital native. Kids know technology better than most adults. It has become the easiest way they learn, because it is such an integral part of their life. Engaging with technolog...
This quote is so meaningful. We are able to understand by it that every teacher who loves his/her job will never be replaced by technology. He/she will use it only to be more productive in his/her job!
ReplyDeleteIt is true that technology is a great mean of learning and teaching nowdays. However it needs to be wisely used and this can be managed by a great teacher.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Good teachers know how to use technology to improve the learning process.
ReplyDeleteThe use of technology makes students more smarter but only a few of them know how to use it appropriately. And a great teacher would help them a lot by teaching them the right way of using technology.
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