Technology is a beautiful thing. It allows us to do things we can only dream of as kids. But now that technological advancement have gone through the roof, are we really prepared to have this much technology in our lives? We already deal with so much technology use in our day to day. From school to work, we are glued to our computers or laptops for hours on end trying to get things done. Kids spend their free time watching videos on Youtube or playing with various gaming apps they have downloaded. You won’t often see kids playing outside anymore. Now, as news of quantum computing is making its round on the web, we also wonder will this technology ever reach the schools too. It may take years from now before this technology reaches the public but the experts are already using the cloud to improve the quality of education.
As the paper trail lessens, there is less need to cut down trees and less worry for storage space among teachers. Teachers can conveniently store and access student files and papers on the cloud that can also be easily shared among other faculty members. The students, or their parents when necessary.
Not only has technology transformed the work of a teacher but the children too as homework can now be submitted online while at home or even allow students to take tests even when not in school. Students now have the option to study online if they want to.
We can’t deny the ease and convenience offered by technology to students and teachers alike. However, it also has its drawbacks. What if the student doesn’t have a computer at home? Will his/ her grade suffer? How can parents keep track of their kid’s school work when it’s directly shared to their teachers on the drive?
(Via: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/cloud-changes-school-4/) In everything we do, we need to find the perfect balance so it’s a win-win solution for all. The same principle applies when dealing with technology. Although we have integrated technology into our lives for quite some time now, it can still be overwhelming at times especially when you add priorities and time constraints in the equation. Studying is hard enough and technology may or may not work for some students, so administrators and teachers should be aware of this and offer alternatives so their grades don’t suffer or it beats the purpose of getting an education after all. The following blog article Quality Education: Is Cloud Computing The Answer? was originally seen on https://ipaction.org via https://ipaction.org/blog/quality-education-is-cloud-computing-the-answer/
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