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The impact of technology in education and our expectations on the course


How important is technology in education, how big and what kind of an impact does it have? The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly demonstrating why online education should be a vital part of teaching and learning. By integrating technology into existing curricula, as opposed to using it solely as a crisis-management tool, teachers can harness online learning as a powerful educational tool. 

Opportunities for communication have also been expanded by technology. Traditionally, classrooms have been relatively isolated, and collaboration has been limited to other students in the same classroom or building. The effective use of digital learning tools in classrooms can increase student engagement, help teachers improve their lesson plans, and facilitate personalized learning. Virtual classrooms, videos, robots, and other technology tools can not only make the class more lively, but they can also create more inclusive learning environments that foster collaboration and enable teachers to collect data on student performance.

However, while some students thrive in online education settings, others lag for various factors, including support resources. For example, a student who already struggled in face-to-face environments may struggle even more in the current situation, and I say this based on the fact that I have seen how hard is for some students to get all that is required.

Still, most students typically demonstrate confidence in using online education when they have the resources. However, online education may pose challenges for teachers, especially in places where it has not been the norm.

Despite the challenges and concerns, it’s important to note the impact of technology in education has been mostly positive, including increased collaboration and communication, improving quality of education, and engaging lessons that help spark imagination and a search for knowledge in students. And since this course deals in depth about technology in EFL I have to say my expectations are high, so when someone asks me about a term or arguments about this, I can be able to elaborate it in details, be confident about what am I speaking and get a deeper view of how it will help me as a future English teacher.

 

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  1. Klesta MingajApril 16, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    Hi there, I have to admit that it's impressive the way you intertwined your thoughts into a smooth way and the pleasure it gave me while reading it. I liked the train of your thoughts and how you put them into words and elaborated later on. Thank you for sharing :)

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  2. Meglina Murrizi Technology in EFL BlogApril 16, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    Hi,Redjona! I like the fact that you have covered all the topic in your post. Despite technology advantages ,I am glad that you have mentioned one main issue ,the problem that the students face because of the lack of resources. All in all,it is a good coverage of this topic. Thanks👌.

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  3. Juana BushiApril 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Redjona!
    I have to say that i really like the sincere way you speak about this whole online experience and you even give examples to make it more clear. I am glad that you have covered all the topic and in the end you note the importance of technology for all of us. Keep going on your good work!

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  4. Fatjona KrajaApril 16, 2021 at 10:47 AM

    Hello Redojna I fully agree with you that "the impact of technology on education has been mostly positive" Learning online and for me there have been many positive aspects

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  5. Greisa RryçiApril 17, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    HEYO RED, really admire your work. it looks like a very good structural description. I like the way where you express some issues too. Because as we all know, that technology is between everyone. I hope I'll see a lot from your next posts. Thanks for sharing.....

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  6. Ariola PiraApril 17, 2021 at 2:59 PM

    Hello Redjona, l really liked your work. You have included lots of reasons on why technology is important in education, mostly l liked the fact how you related COVID situation with all of this, which in my opinion shows how well technology is helping us nowadays in education.

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  7. Shpetim XhaferiApril 19, 2021 at 7:09 PM

    Hello Redjona! Elaborated very precisely how should technology be implemented in teaching , described in details problems or issues we are still having during our online courses and classes. You show us an undeniable truth when you say that students demonstrate confidence in all this thing when they have all resources they need. Despite the actual situation I mean pandemic situation ,you see light at the end of tunnel .Well done and congratulations for your first blog post!

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