Technology is the KEY
Technology is a huge benefit to learning in the modern age. Take this class for example. Twenty years ago, getting a degree all online would be almost impossible. For gods sake, Google search engine wasn't even developed till 1998! (https://thebestschools.org/magazine/online-education-history/) I can't even imagine what I would do without Google. I use a Google application for almost all communication I do with people within my online classes.
The importance of technology has grown rapidly over the years. It is vital for everyone to know how to type on a computer or use a cell phone. I can only think of a few jobs that someone might not use any technology, and there are not many.
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Not only do you need to know how to use the most current technology but you also need to keep up with technology as it changes. Technology growth is always accelerating. According to this article, Technology Feels Like It's Accelerating- Because It Actually Is, the rate technology is being improved is just getting faster. This is "Because each generation of technology improves over the last, the rate of progress from version to version speeds up." (https://singularityhub.com/2016/03/22/technology-feels-like-its-accelerating-because-it-actually-is/) The fact that this acceleration of technology is happening shows the importance within itself on why it is so important to learning. Even if we don't mention how much easier it can make learning or how it can help reach more learning styles, the fact that it is always changing is reason enough. As teachers, it is our duty to teach children the basics for their education. Technology is a skill that is now just as important as math or reading. It is something that needs to be taught and built on.
The Sad Truth
What's sad is that some kids get more opportunities to learn new technologies than others. Depending on the financial status of a school district determines how much a child may learn about new technologies. My cousin lives in a wealthy district in Massachusetts and her high school has a 3D printing class. My brother goes to a less wealthily school around here and barely has a working computer lab. This puts him at a disadvantage in my opinion because technology is so important to learn.
