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Discover how IT is reshaping our education system with social media, smart phones, tablets, and free online resources. Explore the benefits and implications for society, from increased engagement to potential cons like technology addiction. Embrace the shift towards a tech-savvy educational landscape for success in the business world.
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Did you know that in 1994 only 35% of public schools had internet access?
IT & Society By Tom Knight, Timothy Kunst, and Emily Conner
How IT is changing our education system… • Social Media • Smart Phones • Tablets • Free Online Resources • Online Education
Social Media • Engagement • Participation • Sharing • Networking
Smart Phones • Easy access • Specialized apps • Time-efficient
Tablets • Organization • Photo uploads • Collaborative learning • Critical thinking • Engaged students
Free Online Resources Ex. The Khan Academy
Online Education • Real Students • Flexiblity • Cost Efficient • Mentors • Expanding Popularity
Implications for Society • Cons: addiction to technology, expensive, distracting, social class separation • However, teaches students to use technology for educational and beneficial purposes • Leads to success in the business world • It all starts with education, without it we will fall behind