The advent of multimedia and proliferation of portable gadgets using technology as a learning tool for education, especially for parents who don’t have all the time
to teach their kids. In a very competitive environment that requires constant
learning for both adults and children, though it is critical for children to
learn all they can from school and after hours. Learning with technology gives
us the flexibility to customize and specify the lessons used for teaching,
there is software that is bought or is free on the internet or physical stores.
Many devices like
tablets, smartphones, laptops, and desktops are used to connect, thus enabling technology as a learning tool via these devices. A recent development is casting devices
that connect flat-screens using WIFI. This added function enables integration of all devices and WIFI into a connected environment, that makes technology as a learning tool easily seamed into our
daily activities.
Cons of Technologically assisted learning
a. The loss of the human interaction in
the learning process.
b. Using
technology is not free because you need several devices and pay for an
ISP, to optimize all sources that can be used from the internet.
c. It requires computer literacy to fully
use all aspects of technologically assisted learning.
d. Distractions
like Youtube and other irrelevant activities are many.
e. Human interaction added to the device
is better because of the feedback is given by the teacher, unlike when using
devices instead.
Pros of Technologically assisted learning
f. It is accessible to anyone with a
decent device and an internet connection.
g. It is up to
date and the information is readily accessible to enhance any lessons, and
it is accessed with almost immediately on demand.
h. A teacher has a schedule but a machine
does not.
Conclusion
Technology as a
Learning Tool is the next step of learning but human interaction is needed to humanize the process as well, but not always. This has enabled the proliferation of relevant information to educate children and anyone willing to
learn, meaning going to school without the school, having to control schedules
to maximize productivity. The constant upgrading of lessons via online can be boosted, both adults and children benefit from it both.