Effect of Technology use in Education

Abstract

The current generation of learners has been very much influenced by technology. Instructors have the power to engage learners in the learning activity by using online resources, tools or apps at learners' level of interest. However, there has been the issue of clearly defining integration of technology in education. Technology integration in education is a process, it would be considered effective if learners are capable of choosing a tool which can help them to acquire, analyze, synthesize and present the information in a timely and professional manner. Nevertheless, technology is a means or a tool to achieve an end goal, technology is not the end in itself. This paper discusses the various tools and resources available for education, their advantages and disadvantages. How can we improve the technology integration? What are the options available? This paper discusses these issues and their possible solutions.