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Staying Ahead With Educational Technology by LonadekNigeria: 12:51pm On May 12, 2020
Whether we like it or not, technology has become a major part of our lives. Everything from the way we keep in touch to how we get up in the morning is connected through our phones, computers, and even smartwatches. Following the rest of the world, classrooms are becoming more and more tech-friendly every year. Online learning forums are only the beginning; as technology improves and becomes more prevalent, it will become an even bigger component of how students learn new information in the classroom.

As technological organizations keep hitting the consumer market with various types of advances, it is essential we keep abreast of the latest devices available. Many require their schooling establishments to adopt the approach of incorporating computers as part of the educational system, also known as Educational Technology.
Although computers are said to be the man’s new best friend, one still needs to incorporate intelligence into its usage as it remains no more a tool than a blender. Understandably, it is able to perform a whole lot more than a kitchen appliance but it only functions as well as it is intended to, so long it is put to good use. Whatever advances made into artificial intelligence is still man-made. As the saying goes, the creation is only as good as its creator.

Employing teaching methods in accordance with Educational Technology
Educators are able to utilize computing devices to paint a learning environment which can generate interest whilst imparting knowledge. Simply put, expounding on a science experiment from the pages of a textbook only presents it in a single dimension, two at most. But when employing techniques incorporating more advanced technological means, students are brought to a higher plane of comprehension as they are presented a multi-dimensional view of the same topic. This is the future of learning and that to – Educational Technology!

The responsibility of trainers in this field is to apply skills towards generating more advanced learning systems. By employing their leadership role towards forging ahead to create and adopt better learning techniques, the assurance of producing a more learned generation is thus a step closer.

Not only does technological innovation benefit students, it also helps teachers. Integrating new technology in the classroom can help in every area, from lesson planning to engaging students in new and interesting ways. Teachers are experimenting with new ways to use technology in their classrooms to increase retention by making content more engaging for students.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, using technology in the classroom prepares students for the future. We live in an age where technology changes rapidly. The more familiar and up-to-date with new technologies students are, the better equipped they are to continue to thrive in an increasingly tech-dependent workplace. While tried and true teaching methods will always have their place, the importance of technological literacy will only continue to grow.
So, While adding technology-related subjects to existing curriculums may provide some benefit, incorporating those same technologies into the learning process as well will not only give students the skills they need in that particular subject, but it also allows them to become increasingly comfortable with adapting to innovation.
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