Benefits of technology in classroom
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It is important to acknowledge that students are already interested and
engaged in using technology, this creates many amazing opportunities for
schools and teachers to benefit from integrating some forms of technology in
the classroom and to make teaching and learning more effective. Here are some
of the main benefits of using technology in the classroom.
Improves engagement
When technology is integrated into lessons, students are
expected to be more interested in the subjects they are studying. Technology
provides different opportunities to make learning more fun and enjoyable in
terms of teaching same things in new ways.
Improves knowledge retention
Students who are engaged and interested in things they are
studying, are expected to have a better knowledge retention. As mentioned
before, technology can help to encourage active participation in the classroom
which also is a very important factor for increased knowledge retention.
Encourages individual learning
No one learns in the same way because of different learning
styles and different abilities. Technology provides great opportunities for
making learning more effective for everyone with different needs. For
example, students can learn at their own speed, review difficult concepts
or skip ahead if they need to. Encourages collaboration
Students can learn useful life skills through technology
By using technology in the classroom, both teachers and students
can develop skills essential for the 21st century. Students can gain the skills
they will need to be successful in the future. Modern learning is about
collaborating with others, solving complex problems, critical thinking,
developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and
improving motivation and productivity.
Benefits for teachers
With countless online resources, technology can help improve
teaching. Teachers can use different apps or trusted online resources to
enhance the traditional ways of teaching and to keep students more engaged.
Virtual lesson plans, grading software and online assessments can help teachers
save a lot time.
