TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

The Merits and De-merits of Technology equipment in Education

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The Merits and De-merits of Technology equipment in Education

Introduction

Technology and Globalization are two key drivers of change in the business world of today. Of all the forces that are driving globalization, technology is perhaps the single most significant factor. Firms are using technology to leverage scarce resources, to seek and exploit international market opportunities and establish a competitive advantage. In the field, of education technology has the potential to deliver dual benefits: better pedagogic outcomes and better business outcomes through the strategic use of technology. Management education plays a vital role in today's dynamic business environment (Trilling, 2002). As the world economy continues to grow, the demand for trained managers will continue to increase. In an increasingly globalized business world, management schools will have to provide an education that is in line with requirements of industry while at the same time addressing the needs of a more heterogeneous, diverse and increasing international student population. While higher education institutions struggle to increase funding to achieve ever-greater value propositions, they will need to adopt strategies that allow them to differentiate themselves from competition and prove their value. The business education market will become increasingly competitive in the future and education providers will have to provide new methods, global opportunities and implement creative and innovative strategies to effectively compete (Ring staff, 2009).

The use of technology should result in students a desire to learn and acquire knowledge naturally. Teachers should result in a desire to use, making proper planning and design of teaching strategies for different subjects that include appropriate technology, creating instructional models in technology-supported teaching concepts and to support its use.

Discussion

Today, the use of technological equipments has become essential in education like other areas. The use of electronics and communication have shorten the distances and saved time, and facilitated in getting an education and information from remote locations resulting in extensive knowledge.

The advancements in technology have brought a drastic transformation in the learning environment. Most of the educational institutes in developed countries have adopted the use of several technological equipments in education and have also included them in their curriculums (Kimble, 1999). There are different schools of thoughts regarding the exploitation of technological equipments. Administrators and teachers of educational institute are having a perception that younger generations are adapted to technology and have gone through a significant change of approach in learning. They believe that technology is used in education is welcomed by their students. While sometimes this conception may certainly be the case, several studies have proven otherwise. In addition, educators and administrators must focus on what role technology should be playing so that it can be implemented to benefit learners, and fortify pedagogy as a whole (Keengwe, 2008).

Advantages of Technology Equipment in EducationThe application of new technologies and the passage of the student to become architects of their individual education supposed to make enough changes so that this change will not be traumatic for both parties involved in the ...