Technology in Education
Do you want to learn data science? Go to Udemy. What about learning C++? Well, YouTube is where you go. Want to learn how to use a newly installed app on your computer? YouTube. Knowledge has been democratized to such an extent that anyone anywhere with a smartphone or a laptop can learn anything. Free content is flying everywhere in bits and bytes. And how has it become possible? Technology, cheap Internet and of course a few enterprising teachers who want to make a difference. In the past few years, there has been a major shift in the way education is imparted. Technology has greatly expanded access to education. It has greatly influenced the way we approach learning. Gone are the days when knowledge was the prerogative of the elite only. Nowadays, massive amounts of information (books, audio, images, videos) are available at one’s fingertips through the Internet, and opportunities for formal learning are available online worldwide. Access to learning opportunities today ...