Computers are being used more in education nowadays than in the past. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in schools and universities. Most educational institutions use

computers

in the classroom and many rely on online platforms to deliver their courses and communicate with staff and

students

off-campus too.

This

essay will discuss what I consider to be the main advantages and potential drawbacks of

computers

in education. There are several key benefits stemming from the use of electronic devices in an educational context. The main one is the greater access it allows. Whereas in the past

students

had to physically attend lectures and tutorials, these days everything can be done remotely and even asynchronously.

This

means that education is more available and flexible than ever. Another key advantage is that

computers

allow teachers to better meet learners' needs. As content can be delivered using video, audio and even virtual reality nowadays, engagement and success rates are demonstrably higher There are,

however

, some drawbacks associated with the increasing reliance on

computers

. A decrease in face-to-face interaction is one of them. With more and more people studying remotely, there are fewer opportunities for interaction between

students

and their peers or teachers, which can be problematic for young people

in particular

.

In addition

to

this

social concern, there is an issue of cheating and plagiarism. Since most university work, including assessment, is now done without supervision it is not difficult for

students

to pay others to write in their place, and it can be difficult to detect.

Such

actions can undermine the integrity of the qualification and the institution In conclusion,

this

essay discussed the impact of

computers

on education. It is clear that, despite the possible problems, there are great advantages to incorporating them into learning.