Improving education is a huge issue (and always has been). Test scores, our perceived performance and other factors have pushed the need for better education and learning assessments to the forefront. The answer that comes up whenever we think of methods of improving the learning and education is leveraging technology. Technology can be used to improve teaching and learning and help students be successful.

Over the past years, a number of studies have shown benefits from the use of technology in education. The role of technology in education is vital, and the question is no longer if technology enhances learning, but rather how do we improve our use of technology to enhance learning?

Used to support both teaching and learning, technology infuses classrooms with digital learning tools, such as computers and hand held devices; expands course offerings, experiences, and learning materials; supports learning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Technology also has the power to transform teaching by ushering in a new model of connected teaching. This model links teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning.

Evidence suggests that educational technologies can improve student achievement, so long as such tools are integrated thoughtfully into teaching and learning. When digital capabilities like, online environments are incorporated meaningfully into instruction, students have new opportunities to learn and achieve.

Few of the benefits of technology in education include:

Schools can use digital resources in a variety of ways to support teaching and learning. Electronic grade books, digital portfolios, learning games, and real-time feedback on teacher and student performance, are a few ways that technology can be utilized to power learning.

Before committing to a new learning management system or use of technology in classroom education, the schools have some serious homework to do. Ensuring that a prospective technology chosen aligns with institutional goals, technology infrastructure, and the requirements of teachers and administrators to students and parents- will increase the likelihood of a successful implementation, and ultimately, improve teaching and learning.

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