Technologies really play an important role in every individuals lives at higher education today. If comparing traditional with modern education system, vast difference and advancements is noticed. Computers and telecommunications are the principal technologies reshaping higher education. Due to advances in each of these domains, electronic mail, fax machines, the World Wide Web, CDROMs, and commercially developed simulations and courseware are altering the daily operations and expanding the missions of colleges and universities. Every student in the university has the privilege to explore beyond their subject knowledge through internet, computer and library facilities provided by the university in improving status of education delivered to students. Though technological advancement is bringing improvements but their are many barriers to technology-based innovations that exist within colleges and universities. Academic traditions, such as the faculty-centered lecture, make many educators reluctant to adopt alternative instructional strategies using the computer or telecommunication devices. The cost of many technological applications also prohibits their easy adoption at many resource-limited institutions. Before technology became such a central part of institutional operations, many colleges paid for new or improved technologies from funds left over at the end of their annual budget cycle. Now that technology has become an essential and recurring investment, most schools must locate additional funds to meet their increasing needs for technology resources.
Video attached above highlights the importance of using technology in the classroom.
When it comes to technologies the first thing triggering the younger generation minds is social media. Social media itself has become an integral part of higher education learning in universities around the world.When it comes to social media and education, some parents and teachers view these platforms as distractions that negatively influence students. But in today’s increasingly digital world, social media plays a meaningful role in higher education every day.When used the right way, social media can enhance a student’s learning journey, also making it much easier for pupils and educators to connect. I would also like to share my experience on how I manage to stay connected with my course students through use of viber groups. For every batch I teach has its own viber group where students feel free to ask questions and are informed in advanced for change in timetables. As lecturers we see this often that students do not tend to visit Moodle and keep themselves updated with class related information's. So by making use of this important social media tools we will be able to gasp attention of course students especially if you are handling a larger batch of class.
References
Segaren. S (2019). The important role of social media in higher education. Retrieved from:https://www.studyinternational.com/news/the-important-role-of-social-media-in-higher-education/
