In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?

We have moved into a technology-driven era where technology is affecting 1many aspectsmany different aspects of our life, and education is no exception. 2In some schoolsSo, in some schools, traditional methods of education have been revolutionised by new technology to the extent that 3lectures are no longerthe lecture is no longer the main method of teaching students. While this new approach has some advantages, it also has many significant shortcomings. This essay outlines both the advantages 4andof disadvantages of this novel approach. 5ArguablyPerceivably the biggest advantage of the use of the 6modernlatest technology in education is the flexibility it offers. This is evident in two different 7ways: firstlyways- firstly, it is 8Deletenow no longer essential for students to be present in the classroom for their courses. The COVID-19 pandemic has 9shown usspecifically taught us how this flexibility could be a lifesaver. Moreover, 10the availability of distance learningthe distance learning facility enables employed professionals, housewives and people from different countries to enrol and successfully 11completefinish useful courses offered by numerous 12institutionsinstitutes. 13Another area of flexibility is of course the interactive tools like "Moodles", for example, the lecturers can use to deliver their courses to large numbers of students. 14Not everything, however, about the introduction of this new technology into education is useful. To start, not all students are 15comfortable usingcomfortable with using technology, even if they are part of the digital native generation. This is a grave issue as they may suffer from their lack of technological skills and interests. For instance, 16almost 75% of studentsan overwhelming number of students, almost 75%, despite their enthusiasm for smartphones and computers, reported that they do not like online classes. 17Another related issue is that education is a human activity, and it works best with as much human interaction as possible. Impersonal technology cannot replace the human contact found in traditional face-to-face tutorials and seminars. 18Thus, a pieceThus a piece of technology or tool can never be an alternative to expert tutors who know their students individually and 19teach them accordinglyact and teach them accordingly. To conclude, technology in education brings many important benefits and 20makesenables distance learning possible. It also becomes the only way of learning and teaching during lockdowns and pandemics. However, we have to keep in mind that it can be too impersonal for some and 21discourages others because ofdiscourages others for their lack of technological skills or passion.