Fifteenth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society

Abstract

Technology is changing the world around us and changing education. Teachers are using it to make their teaching more creative, more innovative and more engaging and enjoyable. Above all it has the power to increase students’ attainment and increase their future opportunities. Technology in education needs to support students and young people to develop deep subject knowledge and understanding. There is a clear shift in the debate around the role of technology in teaching and learning, however, when technology is applied to high quality learning and teaching methodologies, students can potentially achieve deeper knowledge and more understanding. The barriers to the adoption of technology in education could be dealt with through access to universal high quality broadband in schools, adoption of cloud based technology and made choices on devices based on flexibility and total cost of ownership, which will in turn deliver a significant benefit and considerable savings. Technology in education should be focused on improving the learning and outcomes of all learners so that digital technology supports teachers and bring about positive change in the lives of the students. This paper highlights the Meaning, Scope and Significance of Technology in education, the role of Technology in new science of learning. The paper also identified some benefits and challenges of Technology in Education. Recommendations were made, based on the identified challenges.