Introduction

With the increasing advancement of technology in recent years, it has become necessary to integrate education with technology to enhance the learning experience and explore new ways of teaching to improve the curriculum. Technology plays a significant role in facilitating the growth and accessibility of education, utilizing various online platforms. 

The Benefits of Modern Technology in Education

Many schools and universities have implemented the Internet in their educational system, with many institutes offering online courses using digital platforms.  The world is becoming more digitized, and it has become more practical for institutions to reach students from different places and register them into their schools without challenges. E-Learning also provides a lot of options when it comes to learning and diverse sources of information from various educational platforms. Many benefits of using modern technology in educational institutes include faster access to information, improvements in learners’ communication skills, keeping the students updated on the latest technological advancements, it improves the learners’ physical and mental well-being, and so forth.

The Use of Technology in Schools

Learners can access learning materials and coursework through online apps and platforms from anywhere on the internet. Online study communities are becoming more prevalent, with many students participating in various learning online groups where information and ideas are shared. Learners can be able to access past exam papers from the internet or from the school’s app. Technology is increasingly transforming the way we learn and access information. Surveys have been conducted that prove that e-Learning improves the grades of learners and enhances their performance because the learning process is much more improved and exciting through technology. The learning experience also improves because learners can learn at their own pace and not fall behind in class.

The Use of Technology in Universities

Many universities no longer allow students to apply manually. Instead, they allow students to apply to any university over the phone or computer without having to travel long distances. Many universities mainly use emails to communicate between the institution, its staff and the learners. Submitting projects and writing examinations can be done online through these platforms, and learners don’t have to be physically present in a writing venue or institution to be able to write their final exams or submit their coursework. Lectures can take video footage of their lessons and upload them on whatever digital platform the institution uses. For instance, the University of Cape Town uses a platform called Vula, where students can get all their information about their modules, submit their work, access lectures, and read uploaded digital work like books, notes and slides.

Conclusion

Technology has shaped education in various ways, making the learning process interesting and more engaging by enhancing collaboration between learners and educators. Education has become more creative and flexible. Technology gives us access to every kind of information, making it a very useful learning tool and resource.