The fusion of technology and the educational process has enhanced the learning process for students. No longer are we tied to paper, pencils, and books. As educators, it is our responsibility to keep abreast of ever changing technology to provide our students more meaningful educational experiences. For the teacher, technology can provide avenues for delivering and studying course content in ways which were not possible until now. For the student, it opens a multitude of possibilities for gathering, manipulating, and presenting the material covered in class.
Technology puts the learning rate into the hands of the students.
It allows the accelerated student to progress more rapidly and the remedial student the ability to solve problems at their own pace. It allows for more versatility and brings more hands-on learning into the classroom. By teaching with word processors, presentation software, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet, students are exposed to real world situations that they may not encounter otherwisee. Technology can be a vital part of the educational process, when used appropriately. With technology, the instructor can design learning experiences that allow students to access, evaluate, organize, and present information in ways not possible before.