From blackboards to computer screens, education went through many changes until it reached the format we know today. Technology has become present in several areas of our routine and with education it would be no different, but would it really be an ally of education?

This issue was put to the test with the push to offer distance classes due to the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the world. This ended up opening the eyes of many people that it is indeed possible to use technology as a great tool in the education of children, young people and adults. 

Focus on student interests

A trend that is already a reality in the school world is student-centered education , in which each person's interests are taken into account when studying. Which provides more autonomy for the student, as happens, for example, in the PBL (Problem Based Learning) model.

The focus on the student ends up becoming something conducive to the use of technology during classes as they are increasingly connected to the virtual world. This can serve as a stimulus to increase focus on studies, as it is possible to bring the virtual environment into the classroom. 

Games and studies

In recent years we have seen the emergence of forms of gamification in classrooms, museums, libraries, among others. Everything was designed as a way to provide the best experience for the student without them having to leave home and in a fun way.

There is no doubt that games are already part of the routine of many students, a platform that provides an environment very similar to some online games is Gather . The website allows the creation of personalized rooms, which is great for simulating a structure similar to what the student has in face-to-face teaching.

Furthermore, it is possible to interact with the created environment, taking your avatar for walks throughout the room. Another difference of the platform is that you can interact with another person who is nearby in the room and also place books, games, links, etc. around the environment for students to interact. 

Electronic readers

The famous e-readers can be great allies for students who love technology, after all, they leave several books literally in the palm of the student's hand. Among the positive points of the device are: 

• Saves physical space
• Digital books are cheaper or even free
• Dictionaries and translators are just a click away
• The device is super light

These benefits may not be so attractive for those who love the smell of a new book or for those who try to distance themselves from screens during their daily lives. 

Tell us in the comments what your vibe is when it comes to studying: technology lover or doesn't a little analogue in life hurt?