The main purpose of technology is to make life easier for everyone everywhere. Whether it be running an office or managing a small roadside store.

With all these recent advancements in technology it was only a matter of time it would make its way into the school system. Many objects to this, however, considering the direction in which modern society is heading using the internet in classrooms has become a necessity.

Here are a few reasons how technology has opened doors for both students and teachers in terms of teaching and learning.

• The Classroom Becomes More Interactive :

Students learn best when they are interacting. Technology has enabled teachers to engage their students more effectively than ever before. Lectures can be made more interesting through online educational games, videos, and with the help of google, no questions will remain unanswered.

Students can share their work easily with their peers and the teachers, making group assignments a lot more organized and interactive.

•  Promotes Independent Learning :

Acquiring information on the topic you are studying is no longer limited to just the classroom. Teachers upload their lectures online in the form of slides or on YouTube where they are easily accessible by students. Email and online chat forums with teachers have further allowed students to have their questions answered without having to wait until the next class.

• Lesser Physical and Mental Stress :

With the availability of E-books and being able to take notes on laptops and tablets, students no longer need to bring bags filled with books to school every day. Submitting assignments and taking quizzes has also been made easy, both of which can be done online from the comfort of their homes.

• Research Made Easy And Efficient :

The days of spending hours inside the library for a 1000-word paper are long gone. The world is slowly abandoning print media and turning all its attention towards digital media All you need is an internet service in your area and you can access all the information, no matter how specific, you need within seconds.

•  Easier To Keep Track Of Academic Progress :

Most colleges and universities have online portals that keep records of all its students. They are both easily accessible and give a clear picture of the student’s academic progress. More than that it acts as a reality check for students, keeping them motivated and aware. Parents are also kept up to date with monthly progress reports.

•  Easier To Be a Teacher :

The involvement of technology in teaching has made life significantly easier for teachers. They no longer have to spend hours grading papers. Grading is faster and more efficient when done on a laptop. Plagiarism checks make it impossible for students to cheat on their tests and assignments.

Teachers can easily share knowledge among st themselves as well as their students.

With the help of projectors and tablets, they can teach comfortably and efficiently. Classes can even be conducted using Skype if the teacher is unable to make it to school that day.

• Technological Takeover :

It is no secret that technology is slowly taking over the world as we know it. We have all the knowledge of the world in the palm of our hands in the form of smartphones and tablets through the internet. With the future of the world being entirely online, it is necessary to teach kids of today how to go about the internet and become accustomed to modern technology. Learning from an early age will help them adapt to whatever advancements in technology the future brings.