Technology & Education

Hammad Sarwar
18F-0017
What is technology?

Technology is the branch of knowledge dealing with

engineering or applied sciences. 

The simplest form of technology is the development

and use of basic tools.
Education

Education is the process of facilitating learning or

the acquisition of knowledge or skills.
Technology can deliver new educational opportunities for
everyone. It offers huge opportunities to transform global
education at all age levels. Technology continues to develop at a
rapid pace and access to technologies such as mobile phones and
the internet is growing.

This means:
v 2.7 billion people worldwide use the internet
v 6.8 billion people have access to mobile phones
v The number of phones able to access the internet is increasing by 7% per
year - and 56% of people will have internet access by 2020
v Educational content available through online courses nearly doubled in
2015
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How technology can deliver
education
In schools around the world, computers, tablets, smart
whiteboards and other technological devices are being used
as part of the learning process. 
The number of children around the world using handheld
devices, like mobile phones and mini-tablets, is growing.
Agencies and organizations are taking advantage of the
technology to deliver education where it is most needed.
Why do students need technology is
classrooms?
v It simplifies access to educational resources
v It improves the learning experience
v Students can learn at their own pace
v Improves engagement
v Improves knowledge retention
Technology and education in
emergencies
Technology can deliver education in places other than a
traditional classroom particularly during emergencies such as
conflict ,natural disasters an pandemic.
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Technology and education in emergencies

Education in Baluchistan and Sindh provinces has been

hampered by natural disasters, poor infrastructure and
remoteness, and further instability in political, economic
and security problems.
The GPE'S program initially targets a minimum of 11 million
children, with at least 50% girls, who may otherwise have
left school due to the negative impact of COVID-19.
Education during Covid 19

1.6 billion students in 194 countries were impacted by

closure of educational institutes.
At its peak, early April 2020,  the nationwide closures of
educational institutions were affecting over 91% of the
global student population.
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Education during Covid 19

Because of its far reaching impact, the COVID-19 pandemic

has given us massive insights into how the role of technology
can shift to reach 1.6 billion students and how to adapt
learning processes in challenging times.
How effective is digital technology in
education?
    Worldwide 700 million students even have no internet
access at home.
    35% of students do not have a quiet place to study in
their homes.
    25% of teachers do not have the necessary technical
skills to use digital technology. 
Negative Effects of Technology in
Education
v Waste of Time
Problems like server issues and connectivity problems take a
huge amount of time to get fixed, hence it disturbs the
normal flow of teaching.
v Major Source of Distraction
Students are not studying with the help of these
devices(smartphone or laptops etc.), they are interested in
checking the posts and status updates of their near and dear
ones and many other things.
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Negative Effects of Technology
in Education
v Creates Enough Opportunities for Cheating
With internet accessibility so it becomes easy for the
students to find answers with the help of internet.
v eBooks Replacing Physical Books
Constantly looking towards the screen of the laptop or a
smartphone can cause eye problems to the user.

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Thank You