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1. The era of 21st century is often regarded as an era of Technology. Technology,today, plays a very important role in our life. It is
seen as a basis of growth of an economy.
An economy which is poor in technology can never grow in today’s scenario. This is because technology makes our work much
easier and less time consuming.
The impact of technology can be felt in every possible field one such field is Education.
What is technology?
Technology is a term that refers to a body of knowledge that is employed to generate tools, create skills, and choose materials
for human use. Technology includes the use of materials, tools,techniques,and sources ofpower to make life easier or more
pleasant and work more productive.
What is Education?
Education in its general sense is a form of learning in which the knowledge, skills, and habits of a group of people are
transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, or research.
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY IN CLASSROOM
The advancement of science and technology is taking place since the beginning of human life. From computers to laptops to
supercomputers,technology is no resting for a single days’time. Now the Impact of technology can also be seen in the classroomas
well. But the question is, whether this impact is positive or negative?
In short, we would say both. Let us have a look:
POSITIVE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY IN CLASSROOM
1. The Introduction of Smart classes.Smart class is an e-learning program where teachers present lectures in a very impressive
and easy to understand way. This is an effective learning tool, especially for elementary schools students.
2. Technology has given resources for searching and learning new things. Education has become fun now-a-days and all
thanks to the advancements in technology.The Internet world full of useful information, mobile apps,and much more, all are a part
of technology.
3. Saves time. Technology has greatly helped students save theirtime and money which is otherwise spent in hunting latest
technologies.There are devices like a printer that allow children to take prints and create wonderful projects as a part of their
classroomactivity.
4. Given a new era of the digital world. You or yourchildren won’t like to go back to those olden blackboards days where
teachers used to write with dusty chalk that spread chalk all over the classroom. Technology has given children a completely new
era that has made things easier for the students now.
5. Enhanced Teaching and Learning
• Technological developments like digital cameras, projectors, mind training software, computers, PowerPoint presentations,
3D visualization tools; all these have become great sources for teachers to help students grasp a concept easily.
• It has to be understood that visualexplanation of concepts makes learning fun and enjoyable for students.They're able to
participate more in the classroomand even teachers get a chance to make their classes more interactive and interesting.
6. Globalization
• When schools in different parts of the state, students can “meet" their counterparts through video conferencing
without leaving the classroom.
• Some sites are used to help students learn foreign languages online by pairing a group of students with a teacher
from another country.

2. 7. No Geographical Limitations:
• With the introduction of online degree programs there is hardly any need of being present physically in the classroom.
Even several foreign universities have started online degree courses that student can join.
• Distance learning and online education have become very important part of the education systemnowadays.
NEGATIVEIMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY IN CLASSROOM
1. Technology distracts students. There are devices like smartphone, laptops,etc that distracts children from studies.For
example, if your children love to watch Doraemon, he or she won’t prefer to go to tuitions or schools at the time. Even if, y ou
forcibly send them, they will study half-heartedly and come back to watch their favorite program again.
2. Disconnects children from society. This is a fact and happens many times. But parents can control it by keeping a check over
their kids. Now most parents are skeptical of technology and consider it a kind of evil for the students who stop communicating with
their biologically or socially connected relations.
3. Makes a children cheater. Many cases of cheating and fraud have been registered. All credit goes to the latest technology
that teaches children on using techniques to cheat or fool teachers in one or the other way.
4. It is a labor intensive job for the beginners. Yes, you heard it right. If you are a startup,you may find it difficult to prepare
lessons orsmart classes. You need to spend some time to first analyze what is going in the online world.
5. Declining Writing Skills.
• Due to the excessive usage of online chatting and shortcuts,the writing skills of today’s young generation have declined
quite tremendously.
• These days,children are relying more and more on digital communication that they have totally forgot about improving
their writing skills.
• They don’t know the spelling of different words, how to use grammar properly or how to do cursive writing
6. Lack of Focus
• SMS or text messaging has become a favourite pastime of many students.Students are seen playing with their cell phone,
iPhones day and night or driving and very often even between lectures.
• Being ever-connected to the online world has resulted in lack of focus and concentration in academics and to some extent,
even in sports and extra-curricular activities.
It is always a good idea to integrate technology in any systembut considering both the positive and the negative aspects is also
important of any new invention. Here, we saw positive impact is worth considering and negative impact can be ignored at the c ost
of it.