In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
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Vocabulary:
technology driven era, all the aspects of life have changed considerably, education is no exception,
traditional methods have given way to new technology, to a large extent
specially in this time of pandemic
online classes has replaced/taken over the lectures
While this new approach has some advantages, it also has some significant shortcomings
This essay outlines both the advantages and disadvantages of this development/new approach
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using technology as an alternative tool of education
it has garnered a large support for its conspicuous/visible/evident benefits
however, not without valid concerns
both sides will be analyzed
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Most prominent advantage
most conspicuous advantage
flexibility it provides/offers
classrooms, furniture, building, not required
particulary useful in Covid 19
makes sure that students learn from safety of their homes
around the world can join
boundaries are irrelevant now
Classes on zoom are exciting
interactive, sharing of files, one on one interactions, recordings
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no need to go to school, saves time early morning
access to large pool of information, books, sharing of ideas
feel of the workplace in the future
saves precious time, for both teachers and students
reach to diverse population and landscapes
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However, it also has some downsides which can not be ignored.
not everyone is comfortable with technology
even in this digital world
many experienced and learned teachers are habitual of old methods
also, online classes are unable to make a bond between learners and faculty
evident from dislike by many students
human interaction is the best way when a student is struggling
face to face classes give a deeper understanding as body language can be studied
just an alternative when there is no choice
experts still favor individual attention
not going to school means no early rising/uniform may lead to deprive children of the discipline
gadgets are expensive and out of reach of many students, so another handicap
distractions, specially non serious students
internet availability or lesser bandwidth, poor network in rural areas
clear difference in the learning level of online students and regular students
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technology brings in some evident/visible benefits in the form of distance learning,
probably need of the hour in Corona pandemic
however, along with being too impersonal, some disadvantages stop it from becoming the best method to teach
Since benefits do outweigh the clearly evident drawbacks that comes along, technology is still not the best possible option for learning,
