Technology’s Role in the Classroom and Its Implication on Students’ Learning

Recently, technology is visibly influencing every field of human endeavours, including educational sector. Schools are incorporating digital tools into classroom teaching and learning process to keep abreast with the technological advancement as well as prepare students for the rapid changes that comes with the digital era. This paper presents the various roles played by technology in the contemporary classroom setting and the effect on students’ learning. From our findings, technology plays a great number of roles in educational system. It brings about better understanding, makes the class more engaging, allows the use of combined teaching methods etc. We observed that the incorporation of technology in classroom has greatly improved students’ learning, however, it can also mar students’ learning if not well managed and utilized.