what is the role of the internet in modern education?

The internet is computer technology, which connected to all computers to the entire world. Everybody needs the internet for some or other purposes. In the present generation, students are very lazy and they are not ready to do hard works. Students need internet to search for information related to exams, assignments, project, seminar, results, etc. Education is important for human development so the use of the internet in the education system can help us explore and gain knowledge to create opportunities for teachers, students, parents alike.

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Modern education process has changed due to the use of the internet. Teachers today use it to supplement lessons, communicate with the students and even hold online lectures and courses overseas.

Lesson enhancement. Teachers have made good use of the internet to enhance lessons. They use the internet to give students extra resources, study materials, and educational games. Therefore, the quality of the educational process gets much better.

Communication. The internet has allowed instantaneous connection of teachers and students. With improved communication, teachers can now assist students after the classes through the use of live chats and video conferences.

Convenience. Some universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale have opened up free online courses which everyone can access and undertake for free.

Learning language: numerous tools and websites offer language learning materials. One of the well-known services is Duolingo. There you can start learning any language you want simply sitting at a computer.

Interactive materials: innovative devices are also available on the internet. Teachers can easily download them and use in the classrooms to make the studying process more interactive and exciting. Most learning materials are now visualized, so there is no need for 3D printing.

Research: the internet carries volumes of information, and with just a ‘click’ you will get information you are interested in from varying sources.

Communication: students and teachers can communicate through various media ranging from Skype to e-mails. Teachers and professors can easily send instructions to the students via video conferencing and live chats.
Personalized experience: e-books, websites, apps and learning games enable students to learn at their own pace. Students with the unique learning needs can seek the use of special apps.

Accessibility: the internet gives instant access to knowledge. Students can easily find solutions to problems, so that they can get a holistic view of the subject.


The Pros and Cons of the use of internet in the modern educational process can be outlined in the following

Research has been made easier


Students can interact with other students worldwide.

Enhance distance learning

Broaden students mind by exposing them to things outside their periphery.

Contributed to personalized learning, the teacher can easily control students
time in tests

Automate student grading system

A student can learn life skills through the internet

Prepare the student for future deep-rooted technology

The Cons:

Access to inappropriate content; pornography, crime etc.

The disconnect of students from the social interaction-the internet has
created social anxiety on youths since they can only interact online and not
face-to-face

Getting involved in cyberbullying

The Internet has enhanced cheating. Students Google almost every task.

The internet has distracted students in class activities. They are only glued to
online games and social sites like Facebook and Instagram.

Not all students have access to technological resources