High-tech Heaven
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In this blog I want to talk about Technology, I'm sure you are familiar with that word, so what is Technology? Let's discuss!
Technology is the set of knowledge, skills, experience and techniques through which humans change, transform and use our environment in order to create tools, machines, products and services that meet our needs and desires. Etymologically the word comes from the Greek tekne (technical, art, skill) and logos (knowledge)
The origin of the technology dates back to the Stone Age, when our ancestors discovered the existence in nature of a series of stone (silex, quartz, obsidian ....) extremely hard which could mold and sharpen it, this discovery with experience developed to sharpen allowed them to make the first knives, axes and cutting tools which facilitated the work of hunting in order to ensure a daily food ration.
In the previous example we have seen humans transformed his surroundings selecting a stone and modifying it to create a tool by his skill and knowledge, allowing hunt animals more quickly and effectively.
All objects around us in our daily lives are products of different technological advances that have developed over the centuries of our existence, we have transformed natural resources to make tools and machines that make our lives more easy, satisfy our curiosity an desire to excel. Computers, tablets and smartphones, locomotives, cars and airplanes, the bulb and the microchip, the first man on the Moon and conquer of the space are milestones of our latest technology.
Technology not only provides objects or material goods such as knives, computers or spacecraft, also includes all those methodologies and intangible goods which satisfy our needs and desires, so we can classify the technology into 2 groups:
- Hard technologies - are those that give us tangible goods.
- Soft technologies - are those that give us intangibles.
Organizational methods such as lean manufacturing, developing and selling business strategies, financial accounting systems, creation and development of software, coaching ... are examples of soft technologies.
Usually the soft technologies are related to economy, management and administration, sociology... while hard technologies are related to the field of physics and chemistry.
There are other ways to classify and identify existing technologies, classifications as:
- Flexible Technology - encompasses the set of technologies that can be used in many application areas, the microchip is used in multiple products like televisions, telephones, computers, machines ... and in multiple applications such as medicine, space research ...
- Fixed Technology - encompasses the whole of technology can only be used for a product or specific area, such as fungicides are products that are only used for the removal of bacteria, fungi, virus and molds.
The advantage of technology for education:
1. Promotes independent learning in students
The internet is a treasure trove of information. Practically anything you need to know can be found online. Although there is a question of the credibility of the source and the data provided, it can still serve as an educational resource for students. Even without assistance from parents and teachers, students can just look up their lessons online.
The internet is a treasure trove of information. Practically anything you need to know can be found online. Although there is a question of the credibility of the source and the data provided, it can still serve as an educational resource for students. Even without assistance from parents and teachers, students can just look up their lessons online.
2. Prepares students for the future
From the way technological advancements are going, it is obvious that the future will be digital and technology-focused. If students are well-versed on using technology to collaborate and communicate as early as now, they will not have trouble fitting in, competing and finding jobs in the future. Being familiar with using at least one form of technology at an early age will help them become comfortable using it, and eventually develop other skills necessary to handle other innovative devices and processes.
From the way technological advancements are going, it is obvious that the future will be digital and technology-focused. If students are well-versed on using technology to collaborate and communicate as early as now, they will not have trouble fitting in, competing and finding jobs in the future. Being familiar with using at least one form of technology at an early age will help them become comfortable using it, and eventually develop other skills necessary to handle other innovative devices and processes.
With resources more accessible and in great abundance, the cost of textbooks is likely to decrease. It is also possible that students may no longer need to buy a textbook if it is converted into digital format. The actual books can stay in the classroom, while the content is saved on a student’s computer.
Disadvantages of technology for education:
1. Results in a lack of interest in studying
Because everything is now accessible online or through data saved in a computer or mobile devices, students are likely to develop poor studying habits and a lazy attitude towards education. Some of them may even think they can skip school because they can find answers and lessons online.
Because everything is now accessible online or through data saved in a computer or mobile devices, students are likely to develop poor studying habits and a lazy attitude towards education. Some of them may even think they can skip school because they can find answers and lessons online.
2. Negative views on technology
Consumerism has taught us that technologies, from computers to mobile devices, are widely viewed as tools to entertain rather than educate. Textbooks, on the other hand, are seen as tools for learning. So, between a tablet and a textbook, students are likely to gravitate towards learning when reading a book, while they are likely to use a tablet to play games or spend time on social media.
Consumerism has taught us that technologies, from computers to mobile devices, are widely viewed as tools to entertain rather than educate. Textbooks, on the other hand, are seen as tools for learning. So, between a tablet and a textbook, students are likely to gravitate towards learning when reading a book, while they are likely to use a tablet to play games or spend time on social media.
3. Can diminish the overall value of in-person education
Although research on online learning did not establish a direct link to how personal interaction affects a student’s performance, data gathered did show that those who enrolled in online courses have higher chances of failing, dropping out of classes, and are less likely to benefit from them. This may have something to do with the fact that lessons delivered online or through digital resources lack the face-to-face interaction between teacher and student that provides a more personal experience.
Although research on online learning did not establish a direct link to how personal interaction affects a student’s performance, data gathered did show that those who enrolled in online courses have higher chances of failing, dropping out of classes, and are less likely to benefit from them. This may have something to do with the fact that lessons delivered online or through digital resources lack the face-to-face interaction between teacher and student that provides a more personal experience.
So guys that's the information about technology, I hope this information can help you to know more about technology, Thank you for read it!
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