Role of Technology in Lesson Planning…

We live in a highly advanced digital world. Technology is an essential part of all different fields of life and same goes for the education sector. It has been almost 20 years since the first computers arrived in the country’s classrooms. Schools across the nation have spent zillions of dollars on introducing technology to the schools since then. Integrating technology into Education sector and lesson planning has facilitated us thoroughly. The perspectives on how technology can be utilized in the Education sector are many. We believe that technology has become a vital part of our education system. Today, we witness that students have access to systems, gadgets, and internet on schools and campuses. 

Technology can help teachers create lessons that will allow the quickly moving students to delve deeper into the subject or explore related topics while allowing the slower students more time to understand the material.Technology has revolutionized the way humans interact and connect with each other, and modern classrooms, homes, and offices are drastically different from how they were just 20 or 30 years ago. Students today need to prepare for a workplace more exposed than ever to social media, television, video games, and other technological advancements. By bringing technology into the classroom, teachers help prepare students to handle the professional world of the future.

Seven ways in which teachers can leverage Internet to enhance classroom learning:-

1. The amount of information available. With the use of Internet there would be limitless opportunities.
2. The modern languages opportunities. These are extremely valuable in professional world.
3. Access to new norms of education.
4. Individualised lessons.
5. Adding new meaning to student’s projects.
6. The chance to learn and explore many different cultures of the world.
7. Student collaboration opportunities.

The penetration of digital education into the hinterland / rural market is evolving fast. Affordable high-speed internet and direct to device technologies are empowering rural students to study courses online and improve their skills and knowledge. Digital learning is at least as effective as classroom courses. The motivation and expectations of the learner are critical to retention and successful completion of a digital course.

Impact:-

Technology can be used to organize, demonstrate, acquire, and communicate information. Technology integration makes the lesson planning process something similar to curriculum planning. The main difference comes as to how the students essentially acquire skills and knowledge. Technology also makes a difference in how they apply and demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge. It also helps in assessing and evaluating their learning. Incorporating the use of computer influences the basic structure of a lesson plan.

Making best use of technology:-

Planning ahead is always a good practice. It helps you figure out and brainstorm effective methods of teaching and introducing technology in creative ways. In addition to this, many technology utilities essentially facilitate the teachers, other than assignments and evaluation. Teachers can save their time and energy and can use them in other creative activities in the classroom. They can use technology in creating attendance spreadsheets instead of using the long, conventional ways of keeping attendance tracking. Having easy-to-access and well-organized folders containing student information, contact information, grades, and assignments also helps teachers in storing class-related information digitally. This essentially reduces the clutter on their desks and improves their focus.

Age and maturity are likely to be significant factors in successful completion of a digital course. The proliferation of digital technologies is bringing radical changes in the way education is being delivered and received. The outreach of educational programs is improving day by day with the digitalization of education. Digital education is providing both teachers and students new opportunities to teach and learn thereby ensuring greater participation in the overall learning process.

Technology can be utilized to improve teaching and learning and help our students be successful. Through the use of learning management systems students can access online resources to get assistance on demand beyond the physical reach of their teacher. Technology can also extend education in another way.

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