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Impact of technology in education
Education has changed over the last twenty years. In 1990, computers and other forms of technology play a minor role in the class. Today, many if not most, students attend class with a laptop.
The technology has research much easier. From online dictionaries, Google Scholar, JSTOR and other online research tools are available; the students are forced to spend many hours in the library. With Google and other search engines, students can find relevant information quickly and efficiently. In addition, there is no need for memory-intensive information easily accessible. With Power Point presentations, projectors, there is no need for boards and whiteboards. With clickers, students can test during class.
These developments also help to improve the tutoring services. Online mentoring programs are becoming available. One to one home tutoring programs also support these developments.
Wi-Fi technology allows students to study in more comfort and an ergonomic look.
The new mathematical software like Maple and Mathematical allows students a computer algebra calculation easier. Software such as Mat lab and Skylab allows students to make numerical calculations easier. Advanced Texas Instruments and Casio calculators allow students to solve equations and produce graphs. Web Assign software online as it allows students to submit papers online mathematics with immediate response.
The Internet allows students to read books and educational supplements at home. Since many of these open-source or sources funded by advertising, the students can access for free at these materials. Students can not learn out of the house.
College applications and online applications can now be complete. Students can submit documents to the universities and employers at a much faster pace.
Online education allows getting more students to an education. Students with disabilities, students who travel a lot, and students with jobs can now have completed their training, where they go with a flexible schedule, often at their own pace. Because of the low cost, online training also benefits low-income students.