18 July 2024

From Books To Bytes: The Role Of Technology In Shaping Future Education – OpEd

Numra Aamir

The era of revolution marks the beginning of big changes. As we step into the fourth industrial revolution, technology becomes a powerful tool that can influence what we think and how we act. As Robert Winthrop White once said, “Technology shapes society and society shapes technology.” The modern world is changing fast, and this has sparked a long debate about the good and bad sides of technology.

You can easily see how education has changed over time, from using paper to tech touch, Technology has completely transformed how we teach and learn. Educational technology has brought us many tools, ways of learning, interactive multimedia, and most importantly, artificial intelligence (AI). AI has changed our world by making information just a click away. Online learning platforms have made it easy for anyone to access education. With technology playing a bigger role, we’re getting more engaging and creative content, multimedia in classrooms, easy-to-access information, and opportunities for lifelong learning. The internet and online courses are giving the next generation the skills they need. AI helps us understand data better, and technologies like virtual and augmented reality create exciting learning experiences. Plus, educational apps and games add another fun dimension to our education systems. Some of the future trends of technology in educational industry are as following:

The internet acts like a magic wand, changing how we learn. It gives us almost unlimited access to information, from books and articles to videos and journals. This means that learning isn’t just confined to classrooms anymore. It opens up a world of equal opportunities for everyone, no matter where they come from.

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