10 Ways Technology Is Transforming Classroom Control

Nowadays, technology is at the heart of everything, and like in many other domains, many traditional methods are being replaced. Screens have replaced the chalkboard, and books and pencils are being replaced by iPads and Apple pens. Here are 10 technological advancements that have become common in classrooms today.

1. Biometrics

Technology has brought great ease for parents and teachers alike. Gone are the days when parents worried about their children skipping school. With biometric verification, student’s entry is logged, and so is their attendance in every class. It is an effective and efficient solution – no class time is wasted in calling out each student’s name individually, and their attendance is marked via fingerprinting or facial recognition devices.

2. LMS Technology

Learning Management System (LMS) is an efficient way of organizing all student resources in a single place where they can easily log in and access all their courses and respective course content, attempt timed quizzes, submit assignments, and see their scores. Such a centralized structure prevents students from feeling overwhelmed or lost.

3. Edutainment

Edutainment is the idea of mixing education with entertainment, and it takes its basis on the idea that people learn by watching others. Recent technological innovations have further boosted this concept in the form of Augmented Reality (AR), video games, and the Internet of Things (IoT). AR is on a boom, and according to Fact.MR, AR in the education industry is going to value US $ 55.4 billion by 2033 – in 2023, it was only US $3.47 billion.

4. AI learning tools like ChatGPT

AI is rapidly taking over all domains, and classroom education should not stay behind. Tools like GPT and Gemini are good sources for student learning where they can learn about different topics, ask AI specific questions about what they cannot understand, and ask it to quiz them on whatever topics they like. Of course, it is essential that students are strongly advised about using AI wisely and should be warned against cheating and having access to inappropriate sites. Student safety tools should block out all such sites, ensuring that the content delivered to students is safe.

5. Gamification

Gamification of certain aspects of the learning process gets students interested in their curriculum. Psychologically, they are not attending a school lecture but playing a game instead. For example, students can be given a level up for each online lecture they attend, a badge for completing a topic, and some sort of Achiever Award for getting full marks on a quiz. Tools like Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Duolingo make learning fun and competitive by using game-based techniques.

6. 3D Printing

What better way of teaching than to allow students to be able to visualize what they are studying – not on a flat screen, but brought to life by 3D? Especially in higher education schools like engineering and system design, 3D prints can teach students what textbooks can never.

7. Social Media

Social media is no longer limited to personal use. It is now a common practice for schools to have social media accounts where they post updates and ongoing school activities, and celebrate student achievements. Additionally, students conduct student election campaigns, handle school social media for societies, etc. All things considered, it encourages creativity, communication, and a feeling of community, even for parents who can use a few clicks to keep in touch and aware of their kids’ activities.

8. Online Classes and Zoom

Thanks to COVID, online classes on platforms Zoom or Google Meet have become common. Now, students cannot have an excuse not to attend class. A heat wave in the city does not mean a day off from school anymore; it means a day of online classes.

Furthermore, a plus point of having a class online is that it can be recorded and allows students to come back to the records later. Some students take time to grasp a concept, and a recorded lecture can highly aid their learning, where they can rewatch the video as many times as they like.

9. Online Scheduling

Google Calendar-like tools help instructors stay organized and arrange class times, quizzes, and assignment due dates, and prevent them from cramming their calendars with too many activities. It also helps students stay informed about their forthcoming activities.

10. Use of Multimedia

The advanced technologies nowadays make PowerPoint presentations seem like a thing of the past. Now, you can equip your presentations with many creative elements like graphs, 3D animations, pictures, sound effects, slideshows, short video clips, memes, etc – anything that will keep students more engaged.

Conclusion

Without question, technology is transforming classrooms, and when used sensibly and morally, it may enhance children’s development. And you never know – with proper education, these children will use today’s breakthroughs to make even bigger and better advancements later.