Technology is dynamic in its application. It is being used in schools which has made learning a wonderful experience both for the teachers and students. However, this calls for the presence of infrastructure to help in facilitating its use in schools. With the proper infrastructure in place to enable its use and application in schools, numerous benefits arise out of this. Below are some benefits of technology to support teaching and learning in schools.
Availability of more information
Teachers do teach, but they cannot exhaust all the available information. Students are expected to read widely so that they can expound on what the teacher has outlined. With the use of technology, they can access more books online and even carry out more research besides their course textbooks. The students are no longer confined to the books used for course work. They can also read ahead of the teacher or better still get more information to help them understand things being taught better. This ease of availability of information has led to increased learning opportunities for the children.
Enhanced creativity and innovation
The use of technology in learning has made it possible to access information. This information is necessary to enhance creativity and innovation among the students. Their learning ceases to be theoretical and becomes more practical since they can try out various things since they have the information.
Increased efficiency
When it comes to learning the teacher does not have to be physically present in class. They can have their lessons recorded and present them to the class for further discussions. This has made learning a more enjoyable time, unlike the other days where the teacher had to use different books to give notes to their students. Other processes to do with learning like enrollment into school and monitoring attendance have also become efficient. This is an advantage since the teachers have an ample time to deal with the students’ needs.
Prepares the students for the marketplace
The marketplace revolves around technology. For the students, it is their chance to learn how technology is used while they are still in the class. It gives them exposure to the real business world out there. This works to their advantage since they will leave school having hands-on experience of the business world.
Networking with other students
The use of technology in schools has enhanced networking among students from different countries. This has encouraged the exchange of ideas. As a result, the students get exposed to different ideas which enhance their learning experiences and general school experiences. They get to learn new things which help them in their thirst for knowledge.
Technology is good when used in the proper ways in the schools. However, the students use of technology should be regulated especially use of the internet. This will help them be protected from the unnecessary evil that is found on the Internet like cyber bullying, pornography among other things. Its use in school should be restricted to learning only so that they can get more from it.
