The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
The integration of technology into modern education has profoundly transformed traditional learning environments and offered unprecedented opportunities. This review article explores the multifaceted impact of technology on education, focusing on its role in enhancing access to information, personalizing learning experiences, and fostering collaboration among students and educators. Technological advancements, such as online learning platforms, educational software, and digital resources, have democratized education, making it accessible to a broader audience. However, challenges such as the digital divide, data privacy concerns, and potential exacerbation of educational inequalities persist. The article also examines shifts in pedagogical approaches, particularly the adoption of blended and hybrid learning models, and their implications for teacher-student interactions and curriculum development. By reviewing existing literature and case studies, this article provides a balanced overview of how technology is reshaping education and emphasizes the need for thoughtful integration and equitable access to ensure all students benefit from these advancements.
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Educational Technologies, Online learning platforms, educational software, Digital Resources
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(1) Munawar Hussain
Campus Coordinator, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Sub-Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Zainab Mehmood Qureshi
PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Shazia Malik
PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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APA : Hussain, M., Qureshi, Z. M., & Malik, S. (2024). The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges. Global Educational Studies Review, IX(III), 21-30. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).03
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CHICAGO : Hussain, Munawar, Zainab Mehmood Qureshi, and Shazia Malik. 2024. "The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges." Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III): 21-30 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).03
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HARVARD : HUSSAIN, M., QURESHI, Z. M. & MALIK, S. 2024. The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges. Global Educational Studies Review, IX, 21-30.
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MHRA : Hussain, Munawar, Zainab Mehmood Qureshi, and Shazia Malik. 2024. "The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges." Global Educational Studies Review, IX: 21-30
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MLA : Hussain, Munawar, Zainab Mehmood Qureshi, and Shazia Malik. "The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges." Global Educational Studies Review, IX.III (2024): 21-30 Print.
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OXFORD : Hussain, Munawar, Qureshi, Zainab Mehmood, and Malik, Shazia (2024), "The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges", Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III), 21-30
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TURABIAN : Hussain, Munawar, Zainab Mehmood Qureshi, and Shazia Malik. "The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges." Global Educational Studies Review IX, no. III (2024): 21-30. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).03