With the rapid growth of technology,the technology has become a essential part of a modern life. Almost student has their own technological gadgets. So it is clear that the adults are adapting the new and emerging technologies.It is not only making life easier but the question is how these technologies can be used as educational tools in classroom and home? Let's take some examples
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Teaching tools for teachers
Not only students are taking advantage of tablets, computers, videos,projectors and smart-board, it is also helping for educator as a supplementary teaching tools for teachers.The interactive white board is helping teacher to draw graphics from projector to the front of a class. Computers are allowing students to keep their notes for future use and to make neat and clean reports and presentation. This not only makes students activity easier also allows them to stay updated with emerging technologies.Power point presentation, 3D visualization tools, Digital camera and software are becoming a teaching tools for a teacher and that is making classroom more interactive and interesting as well as making the clear concept the objective for students.
students to learn
Globalization
When the student is unable to attend the class for some reason, he/she can attend lecturer through video conferencing and also can get the recorded video through online or next day at college. Some sites are providing online classes for students.For example Udemy.com, glovico.com etc. Students are also taking advantages of free webinar by attending the online classes by experts and collaborating with the student from the next side of his timezone.
No Geographical Limitations
Nowadays students are attracted towards online degree programs. Several Universities has started online degree classes that student can join from any part of the world.With the development of online degree student don't need to join classroom physically.Online degrees are growing day to day and students are attracted towards it because they can study here at part time which help students with their busy schedules, freedom to work at home on their own time.
Additional Resources for Students
With the development of educational apps, education portals,videos from youtube and other sources, search engines, e-books, the source of learning is not only limited to books and teachers, it has broaden the source of knowledge and infinite sources of information and resources.online lesson plan has became easier,interactive games and online video and graphics are supplying the flow of knowledge to student at any time.One can do his/her educational activity through her tablets on her hands.