TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Technology in Education



Technology in Education

Introduction

The best way to improve educational standards is to use every tool, including the state of the art technology. Computers and the Internet have increased, in which education can be delivered to students today. Today, network technology, provides a valuable opportunity to practice teaching methods. The teachers find that computers and several educational tool to promote learning and enhance social interaction. Computer telecommunications can offer tremendous educational opportunities, and teachers will need to adapt this lesson plan to incorporate this new media in all classes. The only problem is that some of today's schools is hampered by insufficient power on the basis of technology and curriculum in order to remain competitive, the American education system must do a better integration.

Analysis

Computers have made fundamental changes in the industry, providing a competitive advantage that was to remain in business. Therefore, education should also use technology to improve teaching and learning process, rather than simply its application to existing structures. School systems often consider the purchase of a computer network, but justify his purchase by applying it to the usual administrative tasks or to take during the period of attendance. Although these tasks are important, they represent only a small part of what technology can do for school. The technology must go beyond simply recording attendance; it should focus on keeping students interested and productive. Training is the best improvement strategy for dropout prevention; technology is particularly useful in this regard ( Kinnaman, Daniel, 2006). Technology can be a unique and powerful educational resource that challenges each student.

The Clinton Administration has taken steps to improve educational standards through the "Goals 2000: Educate America Act of 1994" (Thornburg, David, 2007). Nevertheless, several interpretations of the law and not to mention the use of technology. Supporters of the law should understand that the Internet connected computers are able to provide more information than is contained in today's' interesting 'books. For example, in science and history textbooks know, textbooks are outdated. On the other hand, the Internet provides students with an enormous reserve of modern scientific data. Most of the time on the Internet makes learning fun, unlike the plains of fashion in the 'almighty' textbook (Dyril, Odvard, 2005).

Computers and other technologies may also enhance the learning process through active participation of students in the task of examining the data. Some students may be tempted to simply download the information ...