Significance of Information Technology in Education

Various advancements in technology today influences society and education systems. This Covid time people have leveraged technology for speedy, effective and global communication. Not just limited to aid communication all around the globe but also technology has laid a strong foundation for corporates, encouraging teamwork, both nationally and internationally.

Not just limited to the education industry. technology has impacted every aspect of our lives from banking to the way that we communicate with each other. In fact, technology has become an integral part of sustaining society, and its infusion with education is therefore unavoidable. Technology not only provides students with access to countless online resources but also assists them in the learning process. A majority of the schools in and around Mumbai have already started to utilize technology within their teaching methods. Also, the subject of Information technology has gone through various curriculum advancements to aid students for a brighter future.

Why is it important to use technology in teaching?

1. Avoid information overload: Many times students in the classroom are exposed to so much content which can overload them mentally. Additionally, this can leave them feeling overwhelmed and confused. This is where we recommend technology can be leveraged by a teacher to make the learning experience more effective and avoid information overload.
2. Access to countless online resources: Technology opens doors to students with access to countless online resources, encouraging them to reason and carry out research and therefore become more independent.
3. Simplifies complex content: Online sources utilize various audiovisual methods to break down complex content for easy understanding. For example through instructional videos.
4. Catering to Different learning patterns of students: You must also consider that various students have different learning methods/patterns which traditional education may not cater to. Some people do not thrive in a classroom setting and therefore having access to things like online courses can allow them to gain qualifications that they may not have been otherwise able to acquire.
5. Keeping student engagement levels up: Most students find it difficult to remain engaged in a classroom style of learning. Therefore the use of technology is vital in holding their attention levels high also enabling them to absorb information/content better. Technology can certainly provide them with an elevated quality of education.

IT as a Career:
Information Technology (IT) pursues to change the way we live, play, and do business all around the world, making it the fastest-growing career field. The job markets today have IT jobs flooding the job markets. This can be because of the rapid growth of the Internet and the need for e-commerce and website developers. Additionally, hardware and technology products are made affordable aiding more businesses to upgrade their technology. Due to the rise in the use of technology the need for information security specialists has escalated due to the increase in cybercrime cases. Smart cloud computing was born due to the need for various companies to work smartly. The requirement for smart application and software developers soar enabling companies to analyze data for unprecedented business intelligence, cloud computing revolutionizing the way IT departments operate, and the continued proliferation of mobile devices. It has also made data organizing simple by making huge complex data make sense through various analysis software available in the market. The need for Data Scientists increased which fueled research and development. Also, robotics is a pretty new technological advancement that is gaining attention all around the world. This technology has proven to work wonders in fields like mining, health care and manufacturing.
Lastly, in any management job, you are expected to know basic computing like email writing and Ms.office suite which is a critical hiring criterion nowadays. So how much you try to run away, it shall hold you back somewhere if ignored.

Importance of IT in day to day life:

Technology is unavoidable in our everyday lives. Because life without technology is purposeless in today’s dynamic world. Technology is known to bring together tools to promote development, and information exchange. Its main objective is to make tasks easier and the solving of many problems of mankind. When technology progresses and makes our lives even more convenient, we must stress how beneficial it is to our lives.
1. Automated Style of Living:
From washing your clothes in the washing machine to telling Alexa to play your favorite song, from your morning coffee made in a coffee maker machine to your Air-conditioned good night’s sleep. Technology is all around us.
2. E-commerce / Online Shopping: The new trend on E-commerce is taking the local shops business for a toss. At our convenience, we shop online and get it at our doorstep saving us the efforts of physically visiting shops.
3. Internet Banking: Not many people still find internet banking engaging due to various technological threats involved. As per reputed research papers, currently, around 78% of the bank’s customer base is registered for Internet banking. This makes banking available for all at their homes through the use of the internet without physically visiting the bank.
4. Augmented Reality: Ikea being one of the first brands to initiate augmented reality, enhancing the online shopping experience for a customer. Here, the customer can experience shopping as close to reality.

With technology being so easily available and all around us, it is critical to introduce the subject of Information Technology in school. At Shri Harshad C Valia International School we leverage various technological methods while teaching. Students from the very initial standards are exposed to basic computing and gradually upgrade to an advanced computing curriculum making them ready to accept IT future day-to-day challenges.

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