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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 to teaching?

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We have moved into an automation-driven era where
technology
 is affecting many different aspects of our life, and
education
 is no exception. So, in some schools, traditional methods of
education
 have been revolutionized by new
technology
 to the extent that the lecture is no longer the main method of teaching
students
.
However
, while these technological advances have shortcomings, I strongly believe these developments in
education
 will result in more positive impacts than negative ones. One related issue to
this
 new
technology
 is that
education
 is a human activity, and it works best with as much human interaction as possible. Impersonal
technology
 cannot replace human contact found in traditional face-to-face tutorials and seminars.
Thus
, a piece of
technology
 or tool can never be an alternative to expert tutors who know their
students
 individually and act and teach them
accordingly
. On top of that, it will
also
 reduce the concentration of its
students
 if they are not focused 100% on the lecture.
On the other hand
, technological disruption in teaching methods in the form of online classes has offered more effective and flexible class schedules.
In other words
,
students
 can access online learning wherever they want as they do not have to commute to school.
Thus
,
this
 will cut the time spent on the road and will increase their productivity. On top of that, technological advancement has enabled
students
 to have unlimited access to learning materials from all over the world. As an example, I can learn programming language as many as I want from the online courses that some universities uploaded to the online learning platform,
such
 as edX and Coursera.
This
 way, the
students
 can enhance whatever skills they want to excel in. To conclude,
technology
 in
education
 may have its setbacks due to the fact that it could reduce concentration levels and human social skills.
However
, we could
also
 rely on these new methods as it brings some important benefits and enables distance learning possible. It
also
 becomes the only way of learning and teaching during lockdowns and pandemics.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Multimedia content
  • Automated grading
  • Global collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Personalized learning
  • Digital divide
  • Interactive software
  • E-learning platforms
  • Virtual classrooms
  • Technological literacy
  • Distance education
  • Digital resources
  • Cybersecurity concerns
  • Face-to-face interaction
  • Pedagogical approaches
  • Disruption in education
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Accessibility features
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