1. Benefits
1.1. efficiency
1.1.1. can access to information at a faster rate, saves alot of time (eg internet instead of library, resources can be sent by teachers through mails)
1.1.1.1. can even learn out of the syllabus, for our own common knowledge
1.1.2. Effective learning in circumstances where the students are unable to attend school personally
1.1.3. advanced electronic gadgets are created to facilitate our learning
1.1.3.1. eg calculators, electronic dictionary
1.1.4. increased productivity due to more efficient administration and computer grading of homework
1.2. convenient
1.2.1. teachers can conduct lessons online
1.2.1.1. students can log in anywhere, doesn't have to be in school
1.2.1.2. students can learn at their own pace (eg recorded lectures could be repeated as many times as possible)
1.2.1.2.1. cater to students with different abilities better
1.3. effectiveness
1.3.1. using different forms of media to allow a more effective way to render teaching
1.3.1.1. eg. video, ppt slides to enhance learning
1.3.2. teachers can individualize lessons and custom it to suit the needs of individual students so that they will learn more effectively
1.4. Accessibility of knowledge
1.4.1. Easy access to information
1.4.1.1. World wide web, Google
1.5. improvement in students' concentration level
1.5.1. technology-based learning is less boring/monotonous compared to textbooks
1.5.1.1. eg. educational video
1.6. further improvement in countries standard of living esp LDCs
1.6.1. a better education system which leads to more competitive workforce
1.6.1.1. prepares one with essential skills for future
1.7. Develop computer and information technology skills
1.7.1. enables graduates to remain competitive in the job market
1.8. enable sharing of resources and courseware among students
2. Disadvantages
2.1. Loss of communication skills
2.1.1. Students are unable to improve their communication skills which comes from face-to-face conversations with people
2.2. Loss of interactive abilities
2.2.1. students will not have the opportunity to meet their friends and teachers
2.2.1.1. might cause one to be introverted, unfriendly, selfish
2.2.1.2. miscommunication might occur where students doesn't grasp what the teacher explained
2.3. Poor remains poor
2.3.1. No access to computers
2.3.1.1. No access to education materials
2.3.1.1.1. Not able to receive a good education
2.4. Over reliance
2.4.1. In the case where the system breaks down, learning would be disrupted
2.5. difficulty in finding accurate information in the case of finding info on the internet
2.5.1. people can post anything on the internet such as personal opinions
2.5.1.1. eg. search engine yields lots of search results with varying degrees of accuracy, wikipedia which is one of the popular online website is actually free to edit
2.5.1.2. might get distracted instead while seeking information, end up being time consuming and ineffective
2.6. Maintenance costs
2.6.1. Repair faulty components
2.6.2. Upgrade outdated software
2.6.2.1. especially since technology is advancing at great speed
2.6.3. uses alot of electricity, energy thus it is environmentally unfriendly
2.6.4. New node
2.7. additional stress to students
2.7.1. students will be obliged to learn to use the complex technology in their education
2.7.1.1. another workload on top of the overwhelming syllabus
2.7.2. with more sophisticated tools, education standards will be raised
2.8. Time costs
2.8.1. cost time to keep teachers instructed of advances in information technology
2.9. Health effects due to prolonged use of computers
2.9.1. Myopia
2.9.2. Back problem
2.9.3. Headache
2.9.4. Obesity due to lack of exercise
2.10. Inefficient
2.10.1. putting the computer between students and teachers make dialogue between them more diffcult
2.10.1.1. encourage passive learning and short span of attention