How technology is going to affect how your students are going to be learning?

21st century promises us the unlimited access to knowledge by just simple clicks on the keyboard and mouse of a computer (or laptop). Technology which has been introduced in this era has brought billions of paths for us in improving our educational system.

Technology brings improvement in students' learning process especially in school. In school, students are seen as more interested in learning through the use of technology. Computer is always the most preferable tool to be used in class. Students like to explore different functions that computer has. It contains colourful pictures, harmonic sounds, wonderful animations and videos to be explored by the students.

Computer also provides them with programs which could help them develop mature thinking skills and also organisational skills. For example, by using Microsoft Word, they could learn how to make charts, graphs, statistics and other organisational skills. Besides, arrangement of files in correct folders and drives also could help them to develop their management skills. These skills are important for them to be a person who is smart in organizing his/her life.

Another interesting tool which has been introduced to the education field is SMART board. I glad we have this intelligent invention in our field although the use of it is still not wide enough. I understand the situation - the tool involves very huge costs and we have thousands of school in our country to be equipped with this thing. I know that our Ministry of Education will struggle to equip this board in schools in the future due to its effectiveness. Using this tool, teaching and learning (T&L) processes would be more meaningful and interacting since teachers could get students participate very actively in class. The board functions well since it combines the modern programs in computer (or laptop) with the traditional 'chalk and talk' method (of course not using chalk anymore but the method is still the same since it requires hand-writing). Using the board, students could learn both skills (technology and physical) at one time. How lucky students nowadays.

Technology also has widen the learning process for students. In the past, students only learn during school hours and maybe plus a little bit when having tuition. Now, the scenario has changed. No longer limited to that specific hours, technology provides them with unlimited access at every single moment. They could learn at any hour they prefer and they could learn independently.

So, we have to be thankful for the existence of all these great technologies, use them wisely, and be a great khalifah on this beloved earth.