With new and advanced technologies being introduced every now and then, the question that comes to the mind is what the future of technology in the education sector is. It is quite an interesting thought as to how to make the fast paced technological changes accessible to the field of education.
The Future Lies In A Device Or Is It Something More?
So, is it about one single device that will serve to be the master of all? Will the students and teachers use tablets and iPads in future or will there be something more advanced and faster? If we predict the future, then we can see that online courses are now massively offered. This tells how the conventional classrooms have transformed into virtual classrooms that can be accessed from anywhere around the globe. Therefore, the future is all about accessibility.
Paperless Environment
In the future, the major transformation in the infrastructure of educational institutes would be a faster internet connection. Why? Because in the future, it will be all about connectivity. When the students and teachers will be able to be connected online then only they will make progress. With devices in hand, it will be a total paperless environment. Many educational institutes are already practicing the idea of a paper free classroom where students submit their assignments online and teachers grade them online so the students have instant access to their grades.
Changing Role Of The Teacher
E-learning is already changing the way students learn and the way teachers teach. With access to an online database such as Cloud, teachers will be able to put up learning resources. In this way, students will own their learning and excel in skills such as writing brilliant essays and thus the role of the teacher will entirely change. As long as they have z reliable internet connection, they will be able to upload and access all kinds of learning material through their devices. This will also eradicate the barrier of location, the student or teacher can be present in the same classroom or anywhere in the world.
Training And Evaluation Of Technology Used
For a bright future of technology within the education sector, it should be kept in mind that all the devices used must be evaluated. A proper control and evaluation mechanism will ensure that the technology is being used in an effective manner. Also, if needed, this will assist in making improvements in the study methodology. Moreover, the teaching staff should be provided proper training with respect to using technology in the most effective manner. Obviously, how can you expect the students to benefit until and unless the faculty is adept and confident in using the technology and things associated with it?
A number of schools have adapted to the latest technology. Old hardcopy assignments are changed into soft copies; students bring tablets or other devices instead of books, teachers post the results on the college and university’s portal rather than on board. All these changes are a witness to the fact that the technology surely will make a huge difference in the future.
Author Bio: Melody Wilson is an educationist and a faculty member of well-known educational institutes. She also contributes to Brilliant Essays and is always looking forward to present her ideas and opinions about the entire education industry. She is a renowned intellectual and recommends reading her blogs for updated information and forthcoming happenings in the education sector.