Technology has not only increased at an exponential rate but has provided us with varied ways of approaching our work. Now more than ever before, we have more choices when we learn and have a plethora of options as to how to do it.
Yes, we could be getting a little bit lazy, but that isn’t the only way to look at it. Due to the wide array of options we have access to, we can now get away from the mandatory note-taking to actually exploring new and creative avenues to expand our horizons in education.
Education and technology are now woven together as students can live stream information and even find alternative ways of writing that perfect essay. With that in mind, here are some of the most practical roles technology plays in modern education.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Technology now has AI as its frontrunner. This means that practically all information that you seek can be powered by AI. What this means is that your answers are more precise as they are generated to be tailored to your aims in a more specific manner.
AI can also take it one step further as it is able to make predictions. It will offer extensive views based on the time, location, aim, and the perimeters of your project, and relate it to social demographics, such as trends, politics, and future happenings.
The outcome is that a student will have a much more comprehensive overview of their work with the possibility of engaging deeper in various fields compared to before. The answers are also produced quicker, which saves time.
AI technology is also based on the latest statistics with virtually foolproof predictions on future trends and shifts in society’s behaviour and consumer markets. It depends on your field of study, but this technology is easy to use and is so explorative that anyone will enjoy it.
Media Aid
Social media can be a boon in boosting your creative skills. It is also more entertaining to access it rather than reading a dull book. How can it help you?
Firstly, YouTube has videos that help you to self-teach just about anything. More importantly, some blogs are educational, giving you first-hand access to how it works. Videos are three-dimensional, taking you on a voyage of self-discovery where you are able to understand the inner workings of a complex area of study.
Imagine reading about your favourite author or learn how microscopic life exists through such videos and blogs.
Writing your own blogs is another way of inviting others to read and comment on it. It can be a rich and diverse learning experience.
Zoom and Instant Feedback
Most students need to know if they are on the right track when they are studying or producing an essay/ project. How wonderful it will be to get immediate feedback when you are studying?
By teaching via platforms like Zoom, you can get access to your teacher and obtain immediate answers to your queries. It can be at a time that is convenient to you and you can study at your own pace.
Zoom is more relaxed than classroom teaching and the teacher may even cater to you on a one-on-one basis. The learning potential for platforms like Zoom is literally limitless as it also works across geographies and you do not need to be in the same location or country.
Virtual Fieldtrips
Travelling widely and extensively to all of your dream capitals of the world may be on the bucket list for many students. Well, imagine being able to travel virtually with a tour guide explaining the details of your journey.
This can be a wonderful way to gain knowledge of your physical world without actually stepping foot outside your door. You will have first-hand knowledge of places that pertain to your study, such as a visit to a recycling plant or a walking tour of London’s museums and historic sites.
Certainly, technology can not only keep us updated instantly, but keeps us on our feet constantly. Education is no longer what it was yesterday as a wonderful knowledge-filled world awaits all students who are ready to make use of technology.