Paradero, Maria Fatima L.                     Functional Literacy in the New Media

AB-English 3-A                                       Mr. Jayson Patalinghug

“The Role of Technology in the 21^st Century Education”

Technology is a broad concept that deals with the usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects the ability to control and adapt to the environment. 

Technology has a huge impact in the society and its surroundings in a number of ways. The use of the term technology has changed significantly over years. It has found its way into every aspect of our culture today. It is true that technology is embedded in our culture, and that we are immersed and dependent on it, as well. 

Technology has played and is constantly playing an increasing role in education. As technology advances, it is used to benefit students of all ages in the learning process. Not only does technology benefit students in the education system, it also benefits the educator.

The impact of technology is truly boundless considering the changing trends and needs of the present time. It is very unmistakable to notice that use of technology in the area of education is found to be very effective for some specific domain of the learners.

Technology has impacted the education sector as it has influenced the other sectors in the society. By majority the impact of technology on education is bordered on the positive aspect only. That is that technology is an absolute need we cannot escape from.