Today technology is everywhere. Every person whether a child or an old man is using technology to some extent. It is used for wide purposes all over the world. You cannot ignore its pros and cons but it can be very beneficial for education. Through proper use of modern technology, we can bring great evolution in the field of education and can make learning interesting and simple. Today developed countries are using brand new interactive methods with the incorporation of technology for better learning of students.

Technology can help improve skills through digital learning, collaboration and by distance education. The outcomes of technology in education cannot be under estimated. It helps to join resources from all over the world and bring it together with the help of technology. You no longer need to travel thousands of miles to know about some place or tradition. All information is now available just with a click.

Some of its benefits for education are given below:

Technology makes education enjoyable

Studying is not always a favourite thing to do for students; especially engaging young children in learning is really difficult. By integrating technology in classroom setting can make learning interesting and more meaningful, both for instructors as well as for students. It helps provide diversity in learning styles.

• Technology can make classroom a happier place. Students will be excited to use such equipment and will take interest in learning with them.
• It will increase inter class collaboration among classmates.
• When mobile technology is easily available, students will be able to access up to date information quicker and easier.
• It breaks the tradition of passive learning as now instructor becomes the motivator and advisor.
• Technology helps students to become more aware and responsible and they can make decisions on their own.
• The use of digital textbooks is very helpful. They can be easily updated and are more vivid and creative.

Technology aids teaching.

• Technology is also very helpful to the teachers. It makes teaching more interesting, creative and motivating for students.
• Technology helps teachers to prepare their students by developing readiness for the real world environment. As world is now more technology dependent, students develop readiness when they start interacting with technology at school level.
• With the advent of modern tools for teaching, teachers no longer need to write long notes or waste time on boring lectures. Lectures are now interesting with the use of audio/video aids.
• Use of audio visual aids, projectors, movies or wide screen televisions help in increasing the quality and delivery of instructions and increase comprehension and learning among students.
• The use of virtual distance education is gaining popularity all over the world. It is one of the most preferred methods. Online classes are convenient for both instructors and students as it offers great flexibility in terms of time and availability.

It is important that government should invest in incorporating modern technology in the existing educational systems so that the outcomes can be raised and we are able to meet up the pace of the rest of the world.