EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

 Educational technology (EduTech) is the combination of the use of computer software, hardware and educational theory to simplify learning.

Why is education technology important?

Education Technology is important to help students learn new skills, interact with their peers in new ways and to discover new technology to help them build a solid knowledge database. Education can be digested anywhere and at any time, meaning learning isnot just bound by the walls of a school or the presence of a teacher. It means that education can be at a student’s fingertips whenever and wherever.

The future of learning is technology-based. The educational possibilities that properly implemented EduTech makeavailable in-classroom learning across the globe very inspiring, especially when both educators and students alike are driving those possibilities.

Education technology can be used as teaching tool in combination with application software and the internet to aid visual representation for learning enhancement.

The internet provides resources and websites for learning skills and monitoring student progress. It also has the resources for teachers pertaining to student management, lessons plan and other teaching responsibilities.

Computer  technology allows students to work on programs that enhance their learning. There are variety of programs that help student learning some practical skills,review material and test specific skills.