Impact of Information Technology on education

Group 10:
Nguyen Lan Phuong
Tran Thi Lan
Nguyen Thi Kim Dung
Nguyen Thi Hoa
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Table of content
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1. Introduction.
What is technology?
What is education?
2. Types of technology used in education
3. Impacts:
Positive
Negative
Advantages & Disadvantages
Future of IT in Education
Conclusion
References
1. Introduction
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The era of 21st century is often regarded as an era of technology. Technology, today, plays a very important role in our life. It is seen as a basis of growth of an economy.
An economy which is poor in technology can never grow in
today’s scenario. This is because technology makes our work much easier and less time consuming.
The impact of technology can be felt in every possible field one such field is Education.
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What is technology ?
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Technology is a term that refers to a body of knowledge
That is employed to generate tools, create skills, and choose materials for human use.
Technology includes the use of materials, tools, techniques, and sources of power to make life easier or more pleasant and work more productive.
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What is Education?
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Education in its general sense is a form of learning
In which the knowledge, skills, and habits of a group of people are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, or research.
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2. Type of technology used in education.
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Smart boards
Classrooms PC
Projectors
Smart TV
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Smart boards
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Smart board is an interactive white board that allows the teacher to project an image from a laptop to the front of the room and the teacher can then digitally draw on that image.
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Classrooms PC
Most classes require student to do a lot of reports and presentations. You want a computer that will get this job done better than the rest.
This allows for students to be more in tune with their learning by allowing them to have their own personal computer.
They give them the option of recording their notes for long period of time.
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Projectors
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Projectors hook up to the teacher`s laptop and projects the screen from the laptop to the white board in the front of the room.
By doing this it allows students to see a larger version of what is on the laptop screen.
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Television
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Televisions can be used to show instructional DVDs or to be able to watch important current events.
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3. Impacts
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Impact
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Positive
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Enhanced Teaching and Learning
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Technological developments like digital cameras, projectors, mind training software, computers, PowerPoint presentations, 3D visualization tools.

It has to be understood that visual explanation of concepts makes learning fun and enjoyable for students.
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Globalization
When schools in different parts of the country, students can “meet" their counterparts through video call without leaving the classroom.

Some sites, such as www.glovico.com are used to help students learn foreign languages online by pairing a group of students with a teacher from another country.
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No Geographical Limitations
With the introduction of online degree programs there is hardly any need of being present physically in the classroom. Even several foreign universities have started online degree courses that student can join.

Distance learning and online education have become very important part of the education system nowadays.
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Impact

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NEGATIVE
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Declining Writing Skills
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Due to the excessive usage of online chatting and shortcuts, the writing skills of today’s young generation have declined quite tremendously.
These days, children are relying more and more on digital communication that they have totally forgot about improving their writing skills.
They don’t know the spelling of different words, how to use grammar properly or how to do cursive writing.
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Increasing Incidents of Cheating
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Technological developments like graphing calculators, high tech watches, mini cameras and similar equipment have become great sources to cheat in exams.
It is easier for students to write formulas and notes on graphing calculators, with least chances of being caught.
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Lack of Focus
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SMS or text messaging has become a favourite pastime of many students.
Being ever-connected to the online world has resulted in lack of focus and concentration in academics and to some extent, even in sports and extra curricular activities.
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4. Advantages
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It makes students more excited to learn
help students with busy schedules, freedom to work at home on their own time
train students to learn new technology skills they can use later in the work place
Decrease paper and photocopying costs, promoting concept of "green revolution"
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Disadvantages
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Many experts and experienced people say that, due to such technology in education, students imagination is affected, their thinking ability is reduced.
Also its sometime time-consuming from teacher’s point of view.
It is costly to install such technology.
There can be health issues too when used over limit.
some students can`t afford modern computer technologies
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FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
Future students will learn easily and quickly because of modern technologies for education which are being developed for the future.
Teachers will use these future educational technologies to tailor lessons basing on students interests
Lets look at another technological tool which can shape education in the future, ”INTERNET”. Below i have listed a brief list of Future Technology in Education:
Foldable Tablets
Digitized Classrooms
Electronic Paper screens



Conclusion
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In the conclusion, Technology has a very positive impact on education and at the same time may also pose negative effects.
Teachers, and students should take advantage of this in the good light and eliminate the drawbacks which are pulling back many of students as well as schools from achieving excellence
It is thus time for every country to introduce a more technologically equipped education sector in the future.
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References
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http://www.coursesmart.com/media#pr5 http://www.devry.edu/technologys-impact-on- education.html http://www.education.com/reference/article/ what-impact-technology-learning/ http://admissionjankari.wordpress.com/2012/01
/05/technology-and-education-in-india/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_techn ology