Technology and Education
September 9th, 2010 | 
Author: Technology and Education
Like all other fields of human activities, Internet and web technologies have transformed education sectors as well. Technologies can play even larger role in accelerating this positive change.
Have a look at developed economies where the ratio of computers to students is one to one. Computing has already become an integral tool in all disciplines. Web based education software has matured and students and teachers are linked together. Computing in the classroom have gone much beyond students doing Internet searches, sending e-mail and checking spelling, presentation programs and spreadsheets; all useful and helpful aids for students as well as teachers.
Like all other technology optimists, I see Web technologies doing more than what they are doing in the class rooms presently. Parents can get more engaged and they can monitor their children’s attendance, punctuality, homework and performance, and can get tips for helping them at home. Teachers can share methods, lesson plans and online curriculum materials.
One of the best things is that computers can promote project based learning – a real advance from conventional textbook and lecture model of education. A project might begin with simple hypotheses. The shared Web space for the project, for example, would include the hypotheses, the sources the students must consult, their work plan and timetable, assignments for each student, the assessment criteria for their grades and, eventually, the paper the team delivers. Oral presentations may follow. The project-based learning encourages active learning and produces better performance in class and on standardized tests.
Happily, it has started happening; though only in developed world. This will follow in developing counties soon, one hopes.
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Share our vision and be inspired by the possibilities of how technology could be used in K-12 education in the coming years. Microsoft technologies can help deliver a seamless flow between lifestyle and learning and new ways to connect and collaborate. Some of what is shown is already possible. For more information on the underlying products and our ideas for using technology in K-12 education, contact Microsoft at www.microsoft.com
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We would be in a greater world today. I’m not sure who this video is intended for but change in the school system has to come from the home not the school. Parents, support levies for schools, help write grants for technology, parents understand your child’s education is the key factor to their future.
What if we actually could have nine students to a class(1:15)? What if students could actually afford a computer for home not to mention have the internet? What if all parents would motivate students to work at home?
One of the biggest problems with using technology is having it available in the classroom. Technology is essential, but it is also expensive. Anyone buy a new computer lately? They may be a lot cheaper, but that’s because you have to pay to use the software for longer than 3 months. Software companies, including Microsoft needs to make it available to more people by making it affordable. You want teachers to use technology, then why don’t you donate the equipment to the schools?