The impact of IT technologies on the education process
The development of informatization in the world is active and quick. Modern information technologies in education are used everywhere in Russia, and not only in schools. The progress of computer technology has led to universal computerization. It has firmly entered the lives of people and significantly corrected the entire learning process, greatly increasing its effectiveness. The formation of a new general education structure focused on information and educational Internet technologies is accompanied by huge innovations in pedagogical theory and practice. The latest techniques, methods and means of training are introduced.
IT types in education
The list of IT varieties is constantly being updated; however, the main types have long and firmly entered the educational system:
- Computer testing. Such control is the basis for obtaining the most objective and rapid assessment of the level of knowledge and skills acquired by students.
- Electronic textbook: it can be an exact copy of the paper book, or it can be a complete comprehensive program, in which there is a place for videos on a given topic, and drawings with animation, graphs and diagrams, as well as audio recordings.
IT in education - Distance learning — with the help of the Internet network, independent study of the material takes place at a distance, while communication with the teacher and other students is maintained. Everyone knows that such distance learning is widely used along with the traditional form, but its use often casts doubt on the effectiveness of the entire educational process.
- Multimedia technologies. What applies to them? First of all, it includes multimedia learning tools— a computer, an interactive whiteboard, a media screen, a video projector; the second group consists of multimedia learning utilities, as well as reference books and simulators.
The role of information technology in education
Information technologies in the educational process allow us to take a fresh look at the progress and effectiveness of training, to raise the level of its organization. In addition, they enable the global development of the student’s potential, help to diversify learning resources and make knowledge transfer more accessible. The importance of such technologies in the control process is also important.
The examples of IT technologies that allow you to monitor and coordinate the educational process: computer testing; electronic databases with marks and schedules, access to them by parents; the ability to quickly report news; video conferences.
The use of information technologies in education is a guarantee of more fruitful learning. It helps to increase the level of motivation of students and undoubtedly saves time.