Education's Challenges in the Era of Technology

Abstract

Technology has changed the way people live, get around, eat, study and communicate. However, the use of technology in the education process is still controversial. This article promotes a reflection on the aspects of the use of technology in the process of teaching and learning from the perspective of education, the student, the teacher and the educational institutions themselves. The protagonism of the cell phone identified as a pedagogical tool was due to its low cost, ease of use and accessibility, but also to put the student in a more active position and responsible for their education. Students, teachers and educational institutions need to recreate themselves in this context since technology opens up opportunities for individualized, collaborative and informal learning. The multitasking profile of the students facilitates the use of technologies in the classroom, once their relevance and usefulness in the use are perceived. Teachers have not been prepared to use technology in the classroom and need to develop new skills. Educational institutions should encourage and support the development of technological skills by teachers so that they can lead the transformation process.