The Role of Computers in Modern Education
The Role of Computers in Modern Education Walk into any modern classroom today, and you’ll see a very different scene compared to schools 20 or even 10 years ago. Instead of dusty chalkboards and heavy textbooks, students now use laptops, tablets, and interactive screens. Teachers rely on projectors, smart boards, and digital platforms to deliver lessons. Computers have reshaped how we learn, how we teach, and how we connect with knowledge. Education has gone digital—and computers are at the heart of that transformation. Let’s take a closer look at how computers are changing education today. A Brief History of EdTech Technology in education isn’t new. It started long before laptops and Wi-Fi. 1970s–80s : Early computers entered classrooms, mostly used for teaching typing and basic math programs. 1990s : CD-ROMs and educational software became popular. Schools also began connecting to the internet. 2000s : Projectors, PowerPoint, and computer labs became standard tools f...