To look at technology with a different eye.

       

       Technology... The most heard word lately! In today's world, life revolves around technology. Since the pandemic situation last year we have discovered so much more of what the technology offers. We have used technology every day for our online classes , for our work but also, to entertain ourselves a little bit. I guess we deserve it! Social Media such as Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Tik-Tok, Pinterest were and are a life saver when it comes to take some time off. We all scroll through those apps when we want to loose our minds for a little bit!

        The point I will discuss here is not about social media but about using technology in teaching and learning. What I thought in the beginning of online classes. The advantages or the disadvantages of technology.  

        In the beginning it was difficult for me to be sincere. It was difficult to use or to get used with the online platforms we had to use for our online classes. It's still difficult because of Teams platform that we use this year. But as the time passes we are getting used to it. I have thought in the beginning it would be a real mess but I was wrong. 

     

       Firstly, I will write about the advantages of using technology. The first one I'll write down is the way that technology has improved our communication. If we want access to something it can be found easily , you just have to google it. "Google it" is a phrase we all have used once in life.
Years ago when we had a project we had to go to a library to find information but today we just have to type what we want on our smartphones or on our laptops. Technology creates new ways to learn for today's student. It allows kids to embrace their curiosity , they can try new things.
Also, new teaching methods are being developed. Teachers are using different teaching methods such as social media, blogs and podcasts.  We have to mention here also that out there thee are students with special needs but with the help of technology it is easier. There are tools such as a text-to-speech converter , voice recognition, volume control and translator have made teaching not boring but on the contrary so fun. 

      

        Secondly, I will discuss about the disadvantages of using technology. Technology is a real blessing but there are some allegations about using technology. The main allegation against technology is that digital devices are making student lazy. They do not want to study the hard way. Some students prefer to not go to classes because they think that everything they will need can be found on internet. I'm sorry you guys to disappoint but it is not true. Some students neglect basic education such as using spell checkers they are not able to learn how to spell words correctly. 
Some of us might misunderstand the real purpose of using technology, some of us see it as a tool of entertainment not of education. Also, another problem which might appear during the usage of technology for education purpose is the instructional challenges. If  we as future teachers are not trained properly we might fail to instruct our students. 

       To sum up, all what I have said is that if we manage to keep the drawbacks to a minimum by finding the right way to use technology in education then the improvement of it will increase.