A Research Paper on Modern Technology

Arvindhan M.

Department Of Computer Science and Engineering

Professor Sunita Yadav

January 20, 2019

A Research Paper on Modern Technology

The 21st century period is often called a technical phase. In today's life, technology

plays a major part. It is considered to be the basis of economic growth. In the present

scenario, an economy that is poor in technology can never grow. This is because technology

simplifies and gives our work a lot less time. In every possible field, the impact of technology

can be felt in education. Modern technology in education.1 According to the new research

into the precise use of technology by contemporary students today and how their learning has

a negative impact when using technology, the use of modern equipment and software,

learning and contact between students has become increasingly evident.2 They find it much

more interactive and with technology help, as well as a lot of interesting fields. What this

means is, that our minds now tend to work faster when assisted with the use of modern

technology, be it any part of life, here we talk about education. The reliance and dependence

of such an innovation, that simply makes life an easy, smooth journey is completely

unavoidable these days even in schools, universities and colleges. Students today can make

use of technology in the following ways.3

1
Virgina Beringer, “For Kids, Pen’s Mightier Than Keyboard,” Futurity, October 20, 2009,

https://www.futurity.org/for-kids-pens-mightier-than-keyboard/.

2
Gwendolyn Bounds, “How Handwriting Trains The Brain – Forming Letters Is Key To

Learning, Memory, Idea,” WSJ, October 5, 2010

https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704631504575531932754922518.

3
John Bransford, Ann Brown, and Ronald Cocking. “How People Learn: Brain, Mind,

Experience, And School,” Washington, DC: National Academic Press, 2000.

Internet Connection and Round the Clock Connectivity

What this implies is that we think about information in every part of our lives; as our

minds get helped by advanced technology, we tend to work easier. It is absolutely

unavoidable that such an invention is dependency and dependence that makes life simple and

smooth today even in classrooms, universities and colleges.4 The following technology is

used by today's students.

Using projectors and visuals

Visual images always have a strong appeal compared to words. Using projectors and

visuals to aid in learning is another form of great technological use. Top institutions around

the world, now rely on the use of amazing PowerPoint presentations and projections in order

to keep the learning interactive and interesting. Technological use such as projectors within

the schools and colleges can take the interaction and interest levels right up and also improve

motivation. Students like seeing appealing visuals, rather than just reading words, and they

like to think. In technology, the learning part is also quite efficient.5

Latest technology

They will find incredible conveniences with different types of help, videos and other

guidance materials that could be used to develop and enhance their learning academically. 6

4
Jennifer Brill and Chad Galloway, “Perils and Promises: University Instructors’ Integration
Of Technology In Classroom-Based Practices,” British Journal of Educational Technology
38, no. 1 (2007): 95-105.
5
Jeremy Roschelle et al., “Future of Children”, Research Gate 10, no. 2 (2000): 76-101.

6
John Leising, “The New Script For Teaching Handwriting Is No Script At All,” WSJ,
January 30, 2013,
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323644904578272151551627948.
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Digital footprint in the education sector

The digital media penetration in the education sector has now increased when it

comes to digital and education. Such exposure has culminated in interactions with students

throughout the clock and numerous channels accessible for various types of assignments or

assistance. When digital technology increases, more apps are accessible that help students

grow and learn.7

Online degrees with the use of technology

Digital ratings are now a very common phenomenon. People want to take online

courses and certifications. Top institutions deliver excellent online programs leveraging

different applications and the internet.8 The idea will continue to grow as more awareness and

knowledge are acquired. For students working and searching for accessible classes, the online

degree scenario around the world is more popular.

Online education

Importance of technology in education

In education, the role of technology is fourfold: it is included as part of the

curriculum, as a delivery system for instructional purposes and also as an instrument to

improve the entire process of learning. Via technology, curriculum has been passive, reactive

and violent. In corporate and academic environments, education is essential. In the previous,

preparation is used to assist staff to do things differently from before. In the latter, research is

aimed at creating students ' interest. In any situation, utilizing technologies will enhance the

interpretation and learning of concepts.

7
Shah, “Why Does Writing Make Us Smart?,” Huffpost, July 16, 2011,
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-does-writing-make-us_n_900638.
8
Harold Wenglinski, “Does it compute? The Relationship Between Educational Technology
And Student Achievement In Mathematics,” Education Resources Information Center, 1985,
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED425191.
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Factors affecting technology in education

Jung talks about the huge challenges that teachers face in our society as knowledge is

rapidly expanding. Modern technologies allow teachers to know how these technology are to

be used in their schooling. In the journal School Science and Mathematics volume 85

Gressard and Loyd confirmed that, “It raises teacher training demands with these new

technologies”.9 Instructor machine behaviors are key to the success of ICT implementation in

school. They found out that teachers do not always have positive views about technology and

their negative attitudes will contribute to computer based tasks becoming ineffective.

Impact of ICT on education

In educational context, ICT has the potential to increase access to education and

improve its relevance and quality. Tinio stated that, “ICT has a tremendous impact on

education in terms of acquisition and absorption of knowledge to both teachers and students

through the promotion”.10

Conclusion

Technology can have a positive effect on schooling and can have negative effects at

the same time. Teachers and students should use this in good light to eliminate the drawbacks

that many pupils and schools face in pursuing excellence. Therefore, it is time for any nation

to develop an educational system of greater technological capacity in the future.

9
Clarice Gressard and Brenda Loyd., “Age And Staff Development Experience With
Computers And Factors Affecting Teacher Attitudes Toward Computers,” School Science and
Mathematics 85, no.3 (1985): 203-209,
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.1985.tb09613.x.
10
Valen Tinio, “Diffusion of the Information and Communication Technologies in Education,
Perspectives and Limitations,” Scientific Research an Academic Publisher 13, no.1 (2002):
n.p https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=118533.
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Bibliography

Clarice Gressard and Brenda Loyd. “Age And Staff Development Experience With

Computers And Factors Affecting Teacher Attitudes Toward Computers”. School

Science and Mathematics 85, no.3 (March 1985): 203-209.

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.1985.tb09613.x.

Gwendolyn Bounds. “How Handwriting Trains The Brain – Forming Letters Is Key To

Learning, Memory, Idea, “ Last modified October 5, 2010,

https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704631504575531932754922518.

Harold Wenglinski. “Does it compute? The Relationship Between Educational

Technology and Student Achievement in Mathematics,” Last modified September

1998, https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED425191.

John Bransford, Ann Brown, and Ronald Cocking. “How People Learn: Brain, Mind,

Experience, And School,” Washington, DC: National Academic Press (2000).

Jennifer Brill and Chad Galloway, “Perils And Promises: University Instructors’ Integration

of Technology In Classroom-Based Practices”, British Journal of Educational

Technology 38, no.1 (May 2006): 95-105.

John Leising, “The New Script for Teaching Handwriting Is No Script At All,” Last modified

January 30, 2013,

https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323644904578272151551627948.

Jeremy Roschelle, Christopher Hoadley, Douglas Gordin, and Roy Pea, “Future of Children”.

Research Gate 10, no.2 (2000): 76-101.

Shah, “Why Does Writing Make Us Smart?,” Last modified July 16, 2011,

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-does-writing-make-us_n_900638.

Valen Tinio, “Diffusion of the Information and Communication Technologies in Education,

Perspectives and Limitations,” Scientific Research an Academic Publisher 13,

no.1(2002): n.p https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=118533.

Virginia Berninger, “For Kids, Pen’s Mightier Than Keyboard”, Futurity, Last modified

October 20, 2009 https://www.futurity.org/for-kids-pens-mightier-than-keyboard/.