AN OVERVIEW OF THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Author:
Dickson Mdhlalose, Gloria Mlambo
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This study seeks to understand the effects of technology on education: teaching and learning. All the data used in this study comes from secondary sources. Information was gathered from several sources, including peer-reviewed journal papers, published and unpublished dissertations, online and print textbooks, and encyclopaedias. Findings: Evidence on the effects of technology is contradictory, according to a review of the relevant literature. Thanks to information technology developments, classroom collaboration between teachers and students is more efficient than ever. It broadens their academic and intellectual horizons, making students more versatile in the classroom. Due to the internet’s accessibility, remote learning may now be supported by technological means. Students can use search engines to conduct research. Hardware failures, software incompatibilities between home and school, sluggish or non-existent internet connections, and outdated program versions are just some of the dependability problems that students and teachers face in the classroom. Because of developments in technology like graphical calculators, high-tech gadgets, and small cameras, dishonest students may now easily gain an edge over their classmates. Distractions in modern life may be traced back in large part to technological advancements. Students’ health might be negatively impacted by excessive technology usage.
Pages | 83-88 |
Year | 2023 |
Issue | 2 |
Volume | 1 |