Technology Over the Years

How has technology improved over the years?

                       Technology  has improved increasingly over the past years, the internet is wordwide where as ten years ago people that needed the internet such as in an office they would have ISDN lines or more expensive leased lines. Broadband was not available to many people, although after a few years broadband replaced lines in offices and homes and dial-up connections. 
We are able to share our media, such as pictures, videos, music, etc. Ten years ago floppy disks and CDs were the fastest types of removable media. 
Over the years social networks have become very popular, such as facebook, twitter, myspace, etc. Social networks have become a part of every day life. Where as 10/15 years ago the only way people would be able to communicate would be through phones.
Mobile phones have evolved rapidly, from the first type of phones created, such as the chunky brick phone with an aerial now to an iphone with touch screen. Also having the ability to take photos/videos and to send/share them with people. You are now able to speak to people for free, such as through headsets on skype. Speaking to people through internet calls around the world have become a far cheaper way of communicating.
Lets not forget the changes of the TV. Firstly starting off with cable and demand, now moving forward to flat screen TV's with sky. 

                   

The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Technology in Education

Technology plays an important part in learning, it is a major advantage to teachers as they are able to enhance their teaching skills and strategies. Its helps people to improve their knowledge and understanding, through different aspects of learning. Technology is important for both the teacher and student, it has many advantages to learning, although there are disdvantages.

                 

Advantages:

1.  It allows students/children to learn independently
2.  Its an exciting way of learning
3.  Students do not need to carry around heavy books all the time they are able to make use of their technological gadgets
4.  Its an easier way of learning
5.  The students are able to learn IT skills together a classroom.
6.  The use of wikis & blogs

Disadvantages:

1.  Students/Children may become lazy relying on the internet too much.
2.  Become to Distracted with other websites
3. Forgetting the basic ways of learing through books etc.
4.  Wasting time
5.  Lack of innability with teachers and students
6.  Teachers may find it difficult to draw students attention