Thesis Statement
Due to manifold effects of technological innovations, education has undergone positive changes connected with the simplification and automation of sophisticated processes, the introduction of audio-visual media, and the advent of the World Wide Web, one of the powerful instruments for acquiring knowledge.
Supporting Arguments
The introduction of computerized devices has made it easier for instructors to convey information and present material. In particular, most of the problems and processes have been greatly simplified due to the introduction of automated elements.
Technological advances can also offer audio-visual media being a powerful interactive tool. PowerPoint presentations, specific software, screens, and projectors allowed students to capture large pieces of information. These audio-visual devices have caused greater interest on the part of students and considerable improvements in students’ attention and attendance.
It has now recognized that the World Wide Web is a powerful tool for acquiring knowledge. Containing hundreds of online catalogs, databases, and libraries, the Internet can provide students with all necessary data.
Online education, or distant learning, is a new word in higher learning. Nowadays, there are many educational establishments offering online programs and courses for students who do not have the possibility to study on a full-time basis. Online learning considerably facilitates cross-cultural communication and interaction between students from different countries.
Impact of Technology on Education
The introduction of new technological devices and information platforms has greatly influenced many fields of human activities and education is not an exception. Therefore, the role of science and computer technology cannot be underestimated in this academic domain because now younger generations are more interested in technological novelties introduced to a learning process. Due to manifold effects of technological innovations, education has undergone significant and positive changes connected with the simplification and automation of sophisticated processes, the introduction of audio-visual media, and the advent of the World Wide Web, one of the powerful instruments for acquiring knowledge.
The introduction of computerized devices has made it easier for instructors to convey information and present material. In particular, most part of the processes has been greatly simplified due to the introduction of automated elements to education. For example, applying to digital and graphic information, students can efficiently grasp the essence of the subject and problems connected with it. In addition, with the help of technological gadgets, the student has the possibility to capture broad areas of knowledge, which largely affect the overall students’ achievements.
Technological advances can also offer audio-visual media being a powerful interactive tool. PowerPoint presentations, animated software, screens, and overhead projectors allow students to grasp large pieces of information.
These audio-visual devices contribute to students’ greater interest in learning and significant improvement in students’ attention and attendance. For example, using overhead projectors for presenting material is much more beneficial and attractive for students because graphical information and animated elements look much more effective than a mere recount of textual data. Besides, shifting from pencil and paper devices to the more advanced ones allows students to manage knowledge more successfully.
It has now recognized that the World Wide Web is a powerful tool for acquiring knowledge. Containing hundreds of online catalogs, databases, and libraries, the Internet provides students with all necessary information. In this respect, students can visit official sites of reputable colleges and universities to learn more about their educational programs and courses and find out more perspectives for professional development. What is more important, independent online research is in the limelight among students as it permits them to self-educate and gain useful experience in practicing academic skills.
Online education, or distant learning, is a new word in higher learning. Nowadays, there are many educational establishments offering online programs and courses for students who do not have the possibility to study on a full-time basis. Online learning, therefore, considerably facilitates communication and interaction. It also enables to establish cross-cultural interaction between students from different countries. Finally, online students can benefit from being involved in distant learning because it is a good opportunity to master academic disciplines and work at the same time. What is more important, online education is a chance for students from other countries to receive a certificate of a degree from a reputable university.
In conclusion, technological upgrades positively contribute to students’ knowledge exploration and advancement. The transformations undergone by the educational sphere are significant, but all these changes are advantageous to the learning process.
In particular, the technological and scientific integrations have automated and simplified some educational processes making them easier for teachers. Second, the advent of the Internet has created a favorable ground for students’ communication and explorations of virtual space. Finally, the educational area has been enriched with animated software devices and hardware techniques advancing students’ achievements and desire to learn.