Every student learns differently, and technology allows educators to accommodate unique learning styles on a case-by-case basis.

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With technology making it easier than ever before to query Googleeducators are determining the types of knowledge students need in order to thrive in a technology-saturated workforce.

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Technology often gives educators the option of further differentiating their teaching, allowing students to work at their own pace. An app that helps students practice math skills in an elementary classroom, for instance, means that students to progress as they are able; they won’t have to sit through a lesson that they already understand. Alternatively, if students are conducting online research, they have a wealth of resources to use, from the simplistic to the complicated. Teachers can adjust requirements and recommendations based on students’ abilities.

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Technology also gives teachers tools with which to track student growth, meaning they can further personalize education. By having students submit work online or take formative assessments that provide an instant spreadsheet of responses, teachers can quickly adjust lessons to student needs. 

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Technology can benefit students by boosting their confidence. Many students come into school already well-versed in technology; sometimes, students are more knowledgeable than their teachers. The confidence with the tool often translates into more confidence with the academic task set, resulting in increased student learning.