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According to Alexander Lim, "The technological advances made over the years have impacted every field of life. As technology has become more accessible, it has penetrated into every part of our lives and, as a result, we now expect every device that we use to be as technologically advanced as possible. Schools have also embraced technology as an integral part of their education process and, as a result, they now offer computer science classes, where students learn how to code computers and use them for their work or projects.

The use of educational technology has therefore become important for today's learners because it offers them an opportunity to learn at a much faster pace than they would if they were not using such tools and programs."

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Lim, A. (2021, September 26). Educational technology: How important is it in today's education industry? eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/how-important-is-technology-in-todays-education-industry

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Breaking Down The Impact Of Educational Technology

Recent years have seen a great evolution in the technological world. With more and more people getting into digital media, it is essential for teachers to use the latest tools available in their work to engage students. To engage students in learning, one needs to be innovative and new ideas should be introduced so that students get excited about what they are learning. The use of educational technology has become essential for teachers because of its importance in today's education industry.

The technological advances made over the years have impacted every field of life. As technology has become more accessible, it has penetrated into every part of our lives and, as a result, we now expect every device that we use to be as technologically advanced as possible. Schools have also embraced technology as an integral part of their education process and, as a result, they now offer computer science classes, where students learn how to code computers and use them for their work or projects.

The use of educational technology has therefore become important for today's learners because it offers them an opportunity to learn at a much faster pace than they would if they were not using such tools and programs.

The Benefits

The various benefits that come with using educational technology are as follows:

1. It Offers A Wider Choice Of Materials That Can Be Accessed Easily

The vast array of educational technology that is available today offers students a wide range of options from which they can choose the best ones for their learning needs. This helps them develop the right kind of skills and knowledge so that they can become good professionals in their chosen field.

2. It Helps Improve Learners' Communication Skills And Performance In School And Workplace Settings

Learners who are able to communicate better through technological means will also perform better academically as well as in work settings because communication skills are very important when you want to get your point across effectively.

3. It Provides A Fun And Engaging Learning Experience For Students

Today's learners are not only required to learn but they also need to have fun while doing so. Educational technology offers students the opportunity to have fun while learning, which will also help them stay motivated and excited about their studies.

4. It Allows Learners To Access The Internet From Anywhere At Any Time

The internet has become such an integral part of our lives that we hardly find people who do not use it on a daily basis. In today's world, it is essential for students to be able to access the internet from anywhere at any time so that they can do their assignments and research without having to travel all over a place or wait for a particular time when they can do so.

Using educational technology helps learners in this regard because it allows them to connect with the internet even when they are in a classroom, school, or at home.

5. It Helps Learners Learn New Skills And Acquire New Knowledge

Learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge are two very important aspects of life that learners should be able to enjoy. Through the use of educational technology, learners can acquire these skills and also develop their knowledge through various programs that are available online. These programs offer students the opportunity to learn about various topics that are interesting and useful for their respective fields of work or studies.

6. It Allows Students To Improve Themselves Both Mentally And Physically

The benefits of using educational technology also include the improvement of learners' mental and physical health. By using these tools, students are able to enhance their learning and their cognitive skills, which in turn helps them improve their academic performance as well as their physical health.

7. It Helps Learners Stay Up To Date With New Technological Advancements

Students who are able to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements will be able to improve their knowledge of different fields and develop new skills that they can use in the future. These students will also be more likely to find a job because they will have a very good understanding of the latest trends in various fields and be able to help companies become more efficient by knowing how new technologies can be used for various purposes.

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When the latest CDC research was release on January 26, 2021 in the JAMA article, " Data and Policy to Guide Opening Schools Safely to Limit the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Infection," calls to Reopen Schools has increased each day. But many of those state governors and politicians as well as others selectively read only a portion of the article that says:

"...there has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully to increased community transmission."

They read this statement and ignore other parts of the same article which also state that,

"Preventing transmission in school settings will require addressing and reducing levels of transmission in the surrounding communities through policies that interrupt transmission (eg, restrictions on indoor dining at restaurants. In addition, all recommended mitigation measures in schools must continue: requiring universal mask use, increasing physical distance by dedensifying classrooms and common areas, using hybrid attendance models when needed to limit the total number of contacts and prevent crowding, increasing room air ventilation, and expanding screening testing to rapidly identify and isolate asymptomatic individuals. Staff and students should continue to have options for online education, particularly those at increased risk off severe illness or death if infected with SARS-CoV-2."

So, yes there is little evidence of transmission within schools, but there are also some additional measures schools should take to keep that transmission low. They include, according to the CDC:

1) Limit and restrictions on establishments, such as restaurants and gyms, in the community that do increase transmission rates within the community. (This one is never mentioned by governors who declare we need to get students back in schools.)

2) Continue to require masks in schools by all individuals.

3) Dedensify classrooms, cafeterias, and other common areas. This means reducing the number of people in these spaces at one time so that social distance can be practiced.

4) Use hybrid models of attendance so that the number of students in the buildings and on buses are reduced to allow for distancing.

5) Increase ventilation in buildings.

6) Expand rapid testing ability so that asymptomatic individuals can be isolated quickly.

7) Reduce and postpone school activities such as athletics, assemblies, concerts, and other events that are social gatherings that increase the risk of transmission.

The use of this article as a political sledgehammer to get schools reopened entirely is clearly underway. Yes, schools can reopen, but it is going to take the courage of our political leaders to make decisions that will perhaps restrict indoor dining and to provide schools with level of funding needed to dedensify education spaces too.

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