Technology has been a large influence on our daily lives in many aspects. Young children are becoming more familiar with technology, resulting in them teaching their elders how to sign up to Facebook or install a new software on their computer.
Similarly, the classroom has developed over the years in how teachers are engaging their students and finding different ways to improve their knowledge. This means teachers have to educate as well as be familiar with new technologies to be efficient in their learning.
It then brings up the question, will this mean that teachers will be dissolved away from learning as technologies come to the fore? Let’s discuss this in further detail.
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Advantages
Cost Effective
Teachers require long-term contracts and additional benefits. This can be quite costly in the long term but when we think about technology, we can see how cost-effective it can be. The yearly wage of a teacher can easily cover the costs of the advanced technologies, meaning fixed costs can be beneficial.
Avoid Legal Issues
Disputes can occur between teachers and education boards. This can be quite expensive for school organisations when they have to get legal personnel involved. Legal issues provide fresh allegations against organisations that can easily damage reputations.
Save On Brick And Mortar Institutions
Technology can be accessed practically anywhere for teachers and students. Connections through digital devices can be quite quick and easy to set up. Considering this access, it means savings costs on institutions being built and students can be educated away from their campus.
Disadvantages
Lack Of Emotional Connection
Technology has many advantages, but it can also come with disadvantages. In particular, technologies can’t provide the emotional connections that a normal human can provide. Teachers can provide real life experiences to help educate their students and motivate them.
Progression Of Students Is Restricted
There are different ways to help evaluate a student’s progression. However, with technology it can only use stats and data to help determine whether a student is progressing in their work. Teachers on the other hand can use discussions and debates, for example, to help judge this.
No Easy Fixes
When technology breaks it can cause great delay and expertise to help fix. For example, using a mobile app that crashes requires app developers to help restore the service that it provides. A teacher can easily help rectify their mistakes if they make one.
Final Conclusions
Although technology continues to grow we’re unlikely to see it completely overhaul the education process and system. Instead, they’ll continue to assist teachers for learning and engagement as the human element is so crucial to help develop students.