The Role of Technology in Modern Education

What is one of the main benefits of integrating technology into modern education?

• Instant accessibility to information

• Increased physical activity

• Reduced need for teachers

• Decreased student engagement

During the COVID-19 pandemic, what aspect of education highlighted the importance of technology?

• Online education

• In-person lectures

• Traditional textbooks

• Field trips

What is a challenge mentioned in the passage regarding the use of technology in education?

• Excessive screen time

• Lack of interest from students

• Overcrowded classrooms

• High cost of textbooks

What significant change in technology use in schools occurred by 2009?

• Majority of US classrooms had internet access

• Introduction of computers in the 1980s

• Widespread use of virtual reality

• Compulsory coding classes

What is a potential benefit of using technology in education according to the passage?

• Reduced costs of physical materials

• Increased need for physical textbooks

• Higher teacher salaries

• More traditional teaching methods